Meat Department Associate

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Peck's Markets is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Meat Department Associates with Supermarket experience to help us run the best supermarket in our 4 locations in the Sullivan County area.

Company Overview:

At Peck's Markets, we strive to meet the highest standards. Our stores feature low prices, great sales, fresh produce, prime meats, extensive deli & bakery selections, brought to you by a friendly and knowledgeable team. We want you to be a part of our team.

We are an Employee-Owned Company

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Deli Associates are responsible for providing our customers with the highest quality product. You are required to oblige with all safety and sanitation regulations as per PSK Supermarkets policies. In addition, you are responsible for processing/packaging/stocking a full line of products according to PSK Standards.

• Possesses extensive knowledge of all products you are selling to the consumer
• Able to write department schedule within budgeted hours
• Properly stock and maintain all products
• Must ensure that all products are being priced accurately
• Use all equipment properly as per PSK safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for training and development of new and existing employees in all aspects of the job, such as stocking and merchandising, sales and service, record-keeping and department-specific tasks
• Practice safe food handling procedures
• Receiving, storing, rotating and stocking all merchandise
• Receive supplies, organize and maintain inventory
• Dress and groom according to PSK Supermarkets policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements
• Perform duties in accordance with PSK Supermarkets policies and standards
• Complete all applicable department training programs
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code-dating, preparing, storing, price-marking, scaling, and restocking products to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation
• Be knowledgeable in and able to differentiate between all various types and varieties of products in all departments, and related merchandise including preparation for sale to costumer
• Contribute to controlling freshness and quality control of the product
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods
• Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failures immediately
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations where needed
• The Company reserves the right to transfer anyone at any time for any reason.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency degree
• Must be 18 and over.
• SUPERMARKET EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED!
• Ability to interpret, understand and follow instructions and solve problems
• Able to work well with others as a team member
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• A passion for serving people
• Attention to detail and organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22-$28 an hour and up depending on experience

Physical setting: Grocery store

Schedule: Day shift / Weekends a must

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Restaurant back of house skills: safe food handling
• Retail skills: restocking
• Retail skills: taking inventory
• Retail skills: customer service
• Warehouse skills: loading and unloading trucks
• Warehouse skills: managing inventory records
• Management skills: writing schedules
• 5+ years of experience in the retail industry
• Able to work in an environment with low temperatures
• Able to stand for duration of shift
• Able to comfortably lift 30 lbs