Smokehouse Clerk PT

Lowes Foods, LLC; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Guest Services/Smokehouse team member to provide fun, engaging service and to delight guests with fresh samples and story-driven selling.

You will help maintain department standards, assist with product prep and stocking, and support HACCP and safety procedures while engaging customers and contributing to a friendly shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality as core traits.
• Active guest engagement and willingness to have fun with guests in the Smokehouse area.
• Willingness to perform in front of large crowds and draw attention to the Smokehouse department.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and remain organized.
• Strong teamwork and cooperation with others.
• Capability to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Previous meat cutting/trimming experience is preferred.
• Culinary knowledge or background is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand directions and information.
• Knowledge of deli and meat department operations.
• Proven ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Capability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to take direction from supervision and work with computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide fun, friendly and engaging service to guests.
• Actively engage guests through Smokehouse samples and storytelling.
• Perform activities described in the Pit Master character performance description.
• Operate the department following merchandising and operational standards.
• Ensure the quality of products meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department.
• Prepare products, receive, order, stock, and deliver guest service as needed.
• Maintain HACCP information logs as required.
• Perform light meat cutting duties as needed.
• Execute other duties as assigned by management.
• Make PA announcements as required.

Skills

Friendly personality

Guest engagement

Public speaking

Multitasking

Teamwork

Lifting 25 lbs / 50 lbs

Meat cutting

Culinary knowledge

Reading comprehension

Deli/meat ops knowledge

Willingness to learn

Communication & selling

Age 18+

Stamina

Direction following

Computer skills

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

1. Provides fun, friendly and engaging service

2. Actively engage guests through freshly prepared Smokehouse samples and story-selling

3. Perform activities outlined in the Pit Master character performance description

4. Operate the department according to strict merchandising and operational standards

5. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards

6. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards

7. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards

8. Maintain HACCP required product information log sheets as necessary

9. Perform light meat cutting duties as needed

10. Perform all other duties as assigned by management

11. Perform PA announcements

Qualifications

1. Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality

2. Must be able to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with our guests

3. Willingness to perform in front of large crowd and draw attention to the Smokehouse department

4. Ability to perform multiple tasks, simultaneously

5. Ability to work well with others

6. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally

7. Previous meat cutting/trimming experience

8. Previous Culinary knowledge and/or background preferred

9. Ability to read and understand information and direction

10. Knowledge of deli as well as meat department operations

11. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job

12. Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills

13. Must be at least 18 years old

14. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time

15. Ability to effectively communicate with, and take direction from supervision

16. Ability to work well with computers