Smokehouse Experience Specialist

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

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Hickory, NC seeks a team member for its Smokehouse department to deliver fun, engaging guest service and participate in story-selling with freshly prepared samples.

The role requires lifting 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally, meat cutting experience, and the ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment. Training will cover deli and meat operations and HACCP records.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality.
• Ability to engage guests and 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 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 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.

Skills

Guest service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Meat cutting experience

Culinary knowledge

Reading directions

Deli/meat operations knowledge

Willingness to learn

Computer literacy

18+ eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lowes Foods in Hickory, NC seeks a team member for its Smokehouse department to deliver fun, engaging guest service and participate in story-selling with freshly prepared samples.

The role requires lifting 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally, meat cutting experience, and the ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment. Training will cover deli and meat operations and HACCP records.