Smokehouse Clerk PT

Lowes Foods; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a friendly and energetic Smokehouse/Meat Department team member to provide engaging guest service and perform light meat cutting. You will actively present Smokehouse samples, tell stories to guests, and maintain department standards in merchandising and safety.

Responsibilities include stocking, receiving, and ensuring product quality while maintaining sanitation and safety per company policies.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality.
• Ability to engage guests and have fun with customers.
• Willingness to perform in front of large crowds in the Smokehouse area.
• Ability to multitask and work with others.
• Able to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Meat cutting/trimming experience preferred.
• Culinary knowledge/background preferred.
• Able to read and follow directions and learn multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of deli and meat department operations.
• Good communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand/kneel/bend for extended periods.
• Able to work with supervision and computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide fun, friendly, engaging service to guests.
• Engage guests with Smokehouse samples and story-selling.
• Operate the department following merchandising and safety standards.
• Maintain product quality and Lowes Foods standards.
• Ensure sanitation and HACCP-related logs are kept up to date.
• Perform light meat cutting and preparation duties as needed.
• Handle receiving, stocking, and guest service tasks.
• Perform PA announcements as required.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Guest engagement

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Food safety aware

Meat cutting experience

Culinary knowledge

Computer literacy

Reading directions

Adaptability

Education

Culinary background preferred

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Computers

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