Meat Specialist

Job Summary

Join our meat department! Mackenthun's Meat Specialists are responsible for delivering high-quality customer service in the Meat Department while adhering to department standards and processes. They assist customers with meat and specialty products, ensuring product quality, cleanliness, and a positive shopping experience, particularly for Mackenthun’s Homemade Sausage products.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Stocking:
• Load and stock refrigerated/freezer cases and shelves, ensuring proper rotation using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
• Check product dates for accuracy and freshness.
• Maintain well-organized product displays and prepare racks of fresh meat.
• Pricing and Labeling:
• Accurately weigh, label, and price meat products.
• Ensure proper product dates and pricing are applied.
• Wrapping Products:
• Wrap meat products from the Meat Cutter efficiently to maintain quality and freshness.
• Ensure products are securely packaged and properly handled.
• Customer Service:
• Greet and assist customers with inquiries about Mackenthun’s meats, fish, and specialty items.
• Prepare and maintain the service case with fresh products.
• Cleaning & Organization:
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the department, including equipment, work areas, and trash disposal.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment regularly.
• Keep the meat cooler and storage areas organized and properly stocked.
• Additional Duties:
• Assist with meat cutting, homemade sausage production, packaging, and cleaning in the sausage kitchen.
• Support the Meat Manager with ordering and other department tasks as needed.
• Make decisions to ensure Mackenthun’s Exceptional Experience for customers and coworkers.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Additional info below.
• Previous experience in a meat department, grocery store, restaurant, or food service environment is a plus.
• Culinary experience with knife skills preferred.
• Strong communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking English).
• Basic math skills for pricing and labeling.
• Positive attitude, excellent customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Full Time 40 hours/week - 18 or older, mornings/evenings/rotating weekends (6am-8pm)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Fast-paced, multifaceted environment
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs and pushing/pulling up to 1500 lbs with a pallet jack
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.

Benefits Summary for Full Time

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Long Term & Short Term Disability
• Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Sick & Safe Time
• Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays
• 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations
• Referral bonuses
• Dietitian services