Meat Journeyman - Full Time Hourly with excellent benefits - Cosentino's Proce Chopper #325 1191 NE Mcquerry Rd Grain Valley, MO 64029

Job Details

About the Role

This position assists customers in their shopping experience by providing high-quality meat products in an efficient, friendly, and courteous manner. It involves smoking various meats daily and ensuring all products are properly displayed and rotated.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper techniques for cutting and preparing items for display cases.
• Smoke various meats for sale.
• Monitor product expiration dates and remove damaged, un-saleable, or returnable products.
• Accurately count and record merchandise during inventory processes.
• Change shelf tags, price markers, and label merchandise quickly and accurately.
• Be knowledgeable about department items, procedures, and policies to answer customer questions accurately and courteously.
• Resolve customer complaints professionally and escalate when necessary.
• Assist customers at the meat counter by weighing, wrapping, and pricing selected items.
• Implement Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
• Keep work area and department clean and safe.
• Comply with health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Maintain productivity standards to achieve desired team and individual results.
• Show strong verbal and interpersonal skills for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Show basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A food handling permit must be obtained within 14 days of employment.
• Must meet the training and experience requirements for a Journeyman Meat Cutter status within 2 years of employment (union and non-union settings).
• Completion of ongoing training and development as outlined on the Cosentino Learning Plan.

Skills

• Knowledge of proper meat cutting and preparation techniques.
• Experience with meat smoking.
• Ability to accurately count and record merchandise.
• Proficiency in changing shelf tags, price markers, and labeling merchandise.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to work in cold environments.
• Physical abilities to reach overhead, twist at the waist, lift up to 20 lbs., push/pull carts, stand/walk for long periods, bend/squat/crouch, and climb ladders.