MEAT/LEAD CLERK

About the Role

Create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and fresh environment that encourages customers to return. Help achieve sales and profit goals for the department while monitoring and controlling all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities for the Meat Department in the Meat Manager's absence. Support the day-to-day operations of the Meat department and embrace the Customer 1st strategy to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations, and company guidelines.
• Promote trust and respect among associates and communicate company, department, and job-specific information.
• Empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
• Train and develop associates on job performance, including inventory, stocking, CAO, and participate in their performance appraisal process.
• Create an environment where customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions and making product suggestions.
• Demonstrate "Journeyman" Meat Cutter skills and cut to customers' requests using proper cutting equipment.
• Inform customers of meat specials and offer product samples.
• Provide customers with fresh/frozen products in the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Utilize the Cutting Tool to manage production and minimize shrink.
• Stay current on ads and educate department associates on promotions and in-store specials.
• Maintain merchandising plans and standards.
• Monitor inventory/stocking conditions and note discrepancies.
• Ensure proper price integrity on shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Comply with all Country of Origin Labeling requirements.
• Assist in the inventory process as needed.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are kept.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying the Store Manager of repair needs.
• Report all safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Possess adequate knife handling skills and speed.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Management experience preferred.
• Meat experience.