Smoked Meat Market - Hillje

Smoked Meat Team Player’s MissionEffectively carry out the Prasek’s mission by actively servicing customer and working with and carry out the tasks delegated by the Market Manager 
Essential Functions- Present a positive, professional, image to every customer, whether in person or over the phone- Greet every customer who walks up to the counter- Accurately take orders in a friendly, helpful manner, whether in person or over the phone- Promptly cut quality meats and assemble orders as requested by customers- Properly use the scale to weigh meats to ensure orders are priced correctly and the tickets are printed correctly - Wrap products according to Prasek’s procedures - Promote Prasek’s products and specials through suggestive selling- Answer customer phone calls for bakery department according to Prasek’s Standards of Operations procedures- Maintain adequate product inventory of counter/meat case and use proper rotation procedures when stocking- Inspect meats for signs of discoloration- Demonstrate a sincere concern and sense of urgency to remedy any problem a customer may have and notify the Manager on duty if necessary - Follow all cutting and wrapping for fresh meat, smoked meat and lunch meat as outlined in the Standards of Operations Manual - Ensure that all self-serve and services cases are stocked and correctly merchandised - Practice good personal hygiene and sanitation procedures- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in all areas of the Market (food preparation, storage and assembly)- Perform all cleaning and maintenance functions required to maintain a clean and safe Meat Market- Perform closing and cleaning procedures as indicated on the Opening/Closing Checklist - Ensure that all equipment, i.e., meat grinder, meat stuffer, meat saw, slicers, knives, cutting boards, tubs, utensils, etc., are properly cleaned, sanitized and stored- Perform all job duties in a safe manner- Operate equipment used in the meat market according to proper procedures and notify the Management of needed equipment repairs- Notify the Manager on duty of any unsafe conditions or safety violations- Abide by all company policies and procedures as detailed in the Prasek’s Hillje Smokehouse Team Player Handbook and Operating Manuals

Personal Qualities- Positive, self-motivated and self-driven attitude with a strong passion to succeed and improve- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to, communicate with and understand customer, Team Players, and others- Possess the desire and ability to sell and have a passion for customer service- Detail Oriented
Education, Knowledge and Experience- Previous experience in customer service preferred- Basic knowledge of and technologically based equipment - Ability to understand and use all needed equipment and machinery- Possess an overall knowledge of smoked meats and value added products, i.e., quality, ingredients, production processes, preparation methods, storage methods and uses - Possess an knowledge of meat quality, safety, fabrication, merchandising and marketing, processing and processes, selling, use and cooking techniques 
Physical and Other Requirements- Must be 18 years of age or older- Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds - Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, reach overhead and side-to-side for an extended period of time- Must be able to move safely around equipment and possess dexterity in hands and fingers As dictated by business and need, must be able to work extended hours and a varying w