Smokehouse Clerk PT

Lowes Foods, LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC is hiring for a Smokehouse / Meat Department position. The role focuses on engaging guests with samples, storytelling, and maintaining high standards in product quality and safety.

The successful candidate will perform meat preparation, cutting duties, and assist with ordering, stocking, and guest service while upholding sanitation and HACCP logs. This position requires energy, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality required.
• Ability to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with guests.
• Experience with meat cutting/trimming preferred.
• Culinary knowledge background preferred.
• Ability to read and understand information and directions.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods and lift 25 lbs consistently.

Responsibilities

• Provides fun, friendly and engaging service.
• Actively engage guests through Smokehouse samples and story-selling.
• Perform activities outlined in the Pit Master character performance description.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational standards.
• Ensure the quality of product meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary.
• Maintain HACCP required product information log sheets as necessary.
• Perform light meat cutting duties as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Perform PA announcements.

Skills

Friendly personality

Guest service

Meat cutting

Culinary knowledge

Team player

Communication

Physical stamina

Reading and comprehension

Age 18+

Sanitation & HACCP

Job description

Overview

To grow community through building guest loyalty and providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience while maintaining operating standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides fun, friendly and engaging service
• Actively engage guests through freshly prepared Smokehouse samples and story-selling
• Perform activities outlined in the Pit Master character performance description
• Operate the department according to strict merchandising and operational standards
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards
• Maintain HACCP required product information log sheets as necessary
• Perform light meat cutting duties as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management
• Perform PA announcements

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality
• Must be able to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with our guests
• Willingness to perform in front of large crowd and draw attention to the Smokehouse department
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, simultaneously
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally
• Previous meat cutting/trimming experience
• Previous Culinary knowledge and/or background preferred
• Ability to read and understand information and direction
• Knowledge of deli as well as meat department operations
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively communicate with, and take direction from supervision
• Ability to work well with computers
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