Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $13
Job Title: Meat Counter Associate (Counter Help)
Department: Meat
Reports To: Meat Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Meat Counter Associate supports daily operations at the fresh meat service counter by providing excellent customer service, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and assisting with product handling and merchandising. This role is vital in upholding the markets commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in an SQF-certified, family-owned retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service
- Greet customers promptly and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Answer basic questions regarding cuts of meat, preparation methods, and storage
- Weigh, label, and package meat products accurately
- Take custom orders and communicate clearly with meat cutters and supervisors
- Maintain a clean, inviting service counter at all times
Product Handling & Merchandising
- Stock, rotate, and face product using FIFO and date-code procedures
- Assist with tray setup, case replenishment, and product presentation
- Monitor product quality and immediately report any concerns
- Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and labeling
Food Safety & SQF Compliance
- Follow all SQF, HACCP, USDA, and company food safety procedures
- Maintain proper handwashing, glove use, and personal hygiene
- Clean and sanitize counters, equipment, tools, and work areas per SSOPs
- Participate in required food safety and SQF training
- Report potential food safety hazards or deviations to management
Team & Store Support
- Work cooperatively with meat department team members
- Assist in receiving, stocking, and inventory organization as needed
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Support a positive, respectful workplace culture
Qualifications
- Previous retail, food service, or meat department experience preferred (not required)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic math skills for weighing and pricing
- Willingness to learn meat cuts, food safety practices, and SQF standards
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Lift, push, or pull up to 4050 lbs with or without assistance
- Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
- Ability to work in cold or refrigerated environments
Work Environment
- Refrigerated meat department and retail sales floor
- Exposure to raw meat products, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals
- Fast-paced, customer-focused setting
Why Join Our Market?
- Family-owned business with strong community roots
- Commitment to quality, food safety, and employee development
- Training provided in SQF food safety and retail meat operations
- Opportunity for growth within the meat department