Meat and Seafood Counter Staff

Company: Seward Co-op
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSeward Community Co-op- FriendshipJob DescriptionMeat & Seafood StaffLooking for motivated individual with a passion for working in a fast paced, customer service oriented natural foods environment.Purpose: To provide excellent customer service and quality meat and seafood cuts for Seward Community Co-op's Friendship Store customers; to inform meat and seafood customers about the products within the department and ensure the highest level of service.Status: Full or Part-Time. Reports to Meat & Seafood SupervisorPay Level: I (Part-Time) or III (Full-Time)Responsibilities:Essential

• Cut and wrap poultry, meat and seafood to order.
• Maintain fully stocked, attractive displays, while maintaining proper storage conditions.
• Pull short-date or low-quality items, record and dispose of them following established procedures.
• Understanding of meat and seafood handling, cooked and raw.
• Provide assistance in prep and production as directed.
• Knowledge of different cuts of meat and fish.
• Knowledge of how natural animals are raised.
• Knowledge of simple cooking methods.
• Ability to clean all equipment safely and properly.
• Offer tastes and samples when appropriate.
• Participate in periodic inventory counts.
• Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures.
• Advise Meat & Seafood Supervisor of equipment repair, replacement needs, and safety concerns.
• Assist with receiving as needed. Check deliveries for damage, quality and accuracy, notify Meat & Seafood Supervisor of discrepancies. Rotate deliveries into storage.Department Maintenance
  • Remove trash promptly, clean up spills, sweep and mop floor as needed.
  • Return department equipment to assigned area
  • Inform Meat & Seafood Supervisor of equipment repair and replacement needs
  • Clean and stock Meat & Seafood display cases as necessary.
  • Keep coolers, food prep and storage areas in clean, sanitary condition, meeting health department standards.Safety
    • Maintain safe working conditions at all times
    • Inform co-workers and managers of unsafe conditions and help to correct them
    • Practice proper lifting techniques and ask for help when needed
    • Practice safe cutting techniques when using knives and/or other sharp equipmentCustomer Service
      • Greet each customer by smiling and making eye contact
      • Staff service counter at all times
      • Manage difficult or emotional customer situations
      • Respond promptly to customer needs
      • Solicit customer feedback to improve service
      • Respond to requests for service and assistance
      • Give accurate product information and refer to others as needed
      • Understand and communicate the benefits of Ownership to customersTeamwork
        • Communicate with management and co-workers to help maintain an efficient and knowledgeable department
        • Work efficiently and productively at all times, with minimal supervision.
        • Identify inefficiencies and work with direct supervisor to implement remedies
        • Treat all staff as customers they deserve the same respect. Qualifications: Essential
          • Ability to multitask
          • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
          • Excellent communication and time management skills
          • Weekend and Evening availability
          • Friendly, courteous and professional customer service skillsFunctional
            • Ability to bend and lift repeatedly for extended periods of time
            • Ability to stand in confined space for extended periods of time
            • Ability to perform repeated actions for extended periods of time
            • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, squat and walk for extended periods of time per shift
            • Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
            • Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)
            • Ability to freely access all areas of the store including offices, sales floor, back stock areas, and walk-in coolers and freezers.
            • Ability to move or handle merchandise throughout the store generally weighing up to 50 pounds
            • Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.Preferred
              • Knowledge of Natural Foods, Meat and Seafood
              • Demonstrated ability to work with customers and co-workers from various cultural backgrounds
              • English proficiency, multilingual is a plus
                
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