Meat Clerk

Organic Roots Inc. Fresh Natural Raw Alive!

Your family owned organic and all-natural market. Part of the Temecula valley since 1989

As a Meat Clerk at Organic Roots, you are responsible for providing a high level of customer service, practicing safe food handling procedures and product knowledge. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast pace environment, then we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties:

• Proactively assist customers within the guidelines outlined in our Customer Service Standards.
• Attractively portion, present, and package merchandise according to customers’ request and in a way that minimizes shrink and maximizes sales.
• Complete preparation of basic meat products (sausage, fajitas, kabobs, stuffed peppers, etc.)
• Promote featured and sale items, recommend other store products whenever possible, and have knowledge of store layout to refer customers to appropriate aisles when asked about product locations.
• Handle all returns and/or customer complaints in a professional manner and refer customer to the Meat Manager when necessary.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards through proper rotation and by only selling fresh product.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with health code regulations.
• Use Knives and operate all equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist other team members in achieving the goals of the department and the store
• Adhere to all Meat Department and store policies and outlined by the Meat Manager and Staff Member Handbook.
• Maintain clean and neat appearance in compliance with Dress Code Policy.

Qualifications:

• Ability to proper handle sharp knives and other hazardous equipment.
• Able to work independently
• Ability to perform basic math for cutting test, Pricing, inventory, etc.
• Previous customer service experience with a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to understand Department of Health regulations, and complete Food Handler’s certificate within 7 days of employment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion

Work environment:

• Ability to work under a variety conditions, including cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely around kitchen machinery and sharp knives.

Wage Scale Min $17.00 Hour Pay

Mid $19.65 Hourly Pay

Max $21.50 Hourly Pay

• This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. This position description is subject to revision at any time.

At Organic Roots we are proud to be the largest provider of the highest quality natural and organic products in the Temecula valley. We strive to better our community and assume our social and environmental responsibility for our planet. We have a strong commitment to organic farming, promoting sustainable agriculture and preserving the earth for future generations. By living in harmony with the earth we can enrich both ourselves and our planet.