What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Clerk position at Jungle Jim's?
Meat Clerk
(Part-Time and Full-Time Positions Available)
If you’d like to get your foot in the door at a company where you can grow and develop your passions, start your career at Jungle Jim’s in our Meat Department! We’re always looking for people who are motivated to advance, love to meet new people, and are excited to learn new things. As a Meat Clerk, you’ll meet hundreds of diverse customers every day and be part of a dedicated, hard-working team. At the same time, you’ll prepare and present the highest quality and widest variety of meat and seafood from around the world.
Whether you have years of experience and knowledge or are looking for a place to learn the trade from experts, we have a spot for you. There are always opportunities for advancement at Jungle Jim’s, and many of our departmental workers have moved up into key positions in the company. We want to see you grow and develop your career with us.
Job Duties
- Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times.
- Engage with customers to make them feel welcome and excited about our products and services.
- Fulfill customer orders and requests in a timely, efficient and cheerful manner.
- Use a variety of cutting tools safely and correctly.
- Operate equipment including but not limited to slicers, grinders, and saws safely and correctly.
- Ensure quality, freshness, and safety of meat and seafood at all times.
- Process and prepare a variety of meat to specifications with minimal waste.
- Stock, rotate, and maintain existing product displays.
- Build and dismantle product displays as required.
- Check in deliveries and inspect for quality, completeness, and document accuracy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Work environment includes continuous interaction with customers and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of meat preparation OR a desire to learn.
- Knowledge of perishables, product rotation, and safe food handling practices.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, squat, and climb for up to 8 - 10 consecutive hours.
- Lifting, moving and carrying up to 25lbs.
- Daily duties may include extended periods in a refrigerated work environment.
- Schedule may entail evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Employee Discount: 10% at 60 days, 20% at two years.
- Paid vacation time starting at six months (Full-Time only)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance at 60 days (Full-Time only)
- 401(k)
- Many opportunities for advancement!
