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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Cut, trim, and prepare various cuts of meat, including beef, pork, poultry, and lamb, based on customer orders and store requirements.

+ Assist customers by answering questions about meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations. Provide suggestions and help customers select the right products for their needs.

+ Ensure the meat department is fully stocked with fresh products. Display products in an appealing and hygienic manner. Replenish stock regularly to meet demand.

+ Keep the meat department, including workstations, utensils, and display cases, clean and organized. Follow all food safety regulations and proper hygiene practices.

+ Monitor inventory levels, check for expiration dates, and rotate stock to minimize waste. Assist in ordering products as needed.

+ Follow all health and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear and handling equipment safely. Ensure compliance with all company policies and local regulations regarding food safety.

+ Accurately package meat products, including weighing and labeling packages with the correct price and product information.

+ Work closely with other meat department staff, store managers, and other departments to ensure smooth operation and customer satisfaction.

Guest Service:

+ Greet and assist guests in a friendly and courteous manner.

+ Provide knowledgeable answers to guest inquiries.

+ Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.

+ Provides excellent guest service by acknowledging guests promptly and taking their orders accurately. Prepares and processes the guest’s orders promptly and finalizes their purchase in a friendly manner.

+ Displays excellent problems solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the “Lee’s Way- doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company”.

Product Handling:

+ Stock shelves and maintain displays according to store standards.

+ Ensure product freshness by rotating stock and checking expiration dates.

+ Assist in unloading deliveries and organizing stock rooms as needed.

+ Package and label products using a computer program.

+ Assists the department to maintain proper freshness, pricing, code dating, tare and merchandising of products in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Cleanliness and Safety:

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.

+ Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.

+ Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to management.

+ Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.

+ Contributes towards the cleaning responsibilities in the department as management sees fit.

Cash Handling (if applicable):

+ Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately.

+ Follow store policies on returns, exchanges, and refunds.

+ Ensure the security of cash and other financial transactions.

Team Collaboration:

+ Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.

+ Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.

+ Provides a safe, clean, and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement.

+ Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department.

+ Provides a professional example for other team members to follow.

+ Attends team meetings and training sessions.

+ Assist other departments as needed.

+ Work in a fast-paced, sales environment with tact and patience.

Education and Experience:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Previous experience in food service or guest service (preferred).

+ Previous Meat Department experience welcome.

Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests.

+ Friendly, customer-focused attitude.

+ Basic knowledge of food safety or willingness to complete training

+ Punctual, dependable, and able to follow instructions

+ Ability to implement solutions quickly and effectively.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to handle team member, guest, and vendor inquiries and complaints effectively.

+ Ability to read and follow instructions.

+ Great verbal and written communication skills.

+ Age Requirement: 18yrs+ Availability: Flexible including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.

+ Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

+ Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.

+ Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.

+ Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.

+ Prolonged periods standing and walking.

+ Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the store.

+ Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.

+ Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.

Tools and Machinery:

+ Register system

+ Extensive phone and intercom use

+ Blades, slicers, and knives

+ Hot cases and cold cases

+ Temperature controlled rooms

+ Step stools/ladders

+ Trash Compactor

+ Bailer

+ Wheelers

+ Delivery Vehicles (21yrs+)

+ Digital communication and training platforms

+ Handheld ordering systems

+ Any other tools and machinery seen fit for role

Position Summary:

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a high-demand industry with endless opportunities for growth and direction?! Lees Marketplace is looking for an outgoing, eager, and positive individual to join their Meat Department Team!! The Meat industry is constantly growing and changing, but the quality and service that we are able to provide in our Meat department is always consistent. This position is a great entry-level position for someone wanting to get their foot in the door and learn all about the Meat Industry. What’s great about this position is NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! We will train you from the ground up on how to become a Lees Marketplace Meat Department Specialist!! Some of the duties of a Meat Clerk include the displaying and preparation of meat products, learning the preservation process of meat products, being involved in education opportunities that teach you the different types of meats we provide, learning about pricing/scaling of items and like always, helping to provide a clean and safe shopping and working experience for our team and guests by assisting with the cleaning and sanitation of the department. If you are ready for this great opportunity, apply today!!

Primary Position Duties:

+ Develop maximum customer relations through a friendly and courteous behavior.

+ Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.

+ Provides a safe, clean and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement.

+ Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs and directives. Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management.

+ Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department and store through training and education of self and other team members.

+ _This job description is a summary of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned by those who are in direct authority or by the Store Director._

+ Attends departmental, store and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.

+ Assisting in maintaining proper freshness, code dating, tares and merchandising of the Meat Department in compliance with governmental guidelines and company policies and procedures.

+ Assist in proper department pricing, rotating and merchandising to meet company policies, procedures and objectives.

+ Help maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times as it relates to the Meat Department.

+ Has knowledge of various cuts and types of meat products.

+ Must be familiar with all company safety and accident prevention policies, reporting all accidents to the department manager, or in their absence, the Store Director.

+ Comply with all company policies, programs and directives as specified in Team Member Handbook.

+ Help to ensure that the physical appearance of the department, including selling and backroom areas meet maintenance and sanitation standards of the company and government regulatory agencies at all times.

+ Help to maintain all department equipment in good working order.

Position Requirements:

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WE TRAIN!!

+ Minimum Age: 18 Years of age.

+ Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift up to 90 pounds

+ Equipment: Wrapping machine, knives, slicer, steamer and scales.

+ Physical Abilities: Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, twist, and bend; repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip and balance; occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel or crawl. Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting. Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders required.

+ Communication: Ability to write, speak, hear and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.

Education or Skills:

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, LEES WILL TRAIN YOU!!

Benefits:

-Excellent medical, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance available to full time team members

-10% discount, restrictions apply

-Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations

-Paid Time Off to those who qualify

-Paid time and a quarter on Sundays