Meat Clerk- Mountain Green

Position Summary:

Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we serve.

The Meat Clerks play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience by ensuring that Lee’s Marketplace guests receive fresh, high-quality meat products, excellent service, and a clean, well-stocked department. This position is responsible for preparing, packaging, labeling, and merchandising a variety of fresh meat and seafood items, while maintaining strict standards of food safety, sanitation, and product rotation.

Primary Position Duties:

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.

Position Requirements:

• 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

Education or Skills:

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.

Benefits:

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly wage/salary.

• Paid time and a quarter on Sundays

• Benefits packages including health insurance, Disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and Supplemental Insurances.

• 10% discount, restrictions apply

• Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations

• Paid Time Off to those who qualify

Work Environment:

• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• Safety forward atmosphere

• Innovative, supportive, and input driven management team.

Lee's Marketplace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.