Smokehouse Clerk PT

Lowes Foods; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods in the United States is seeking a Smokehouse team member to deliver friendly service, engage guests, and ensure high standards in the deli and meat department. You will work with guests, prepare samples, and uphold sanitation and HACCP requirements while assisting with merchandising and product quality.

Responsibilities include meat preparation, stocking, and customer service, plus ability to read directions and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

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 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.
• 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 engagement

Public speaking

multitasking

Teamwork

Physical strength

Meat cutting experience

Culinary knowledge

Reading comprehension

Deli/meat ops

Learn quickly

Communication

Age requirement

Stamina

Direction following

Computer literacy

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