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Meat Department Clerk

West Allis, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

As a Meat Department Clerk, you will provide product suggestions and assist customers with special orders while you provide our customers with exceptional customer service. You will stock cases and ...

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Mitchell Grocery Corporation

Meat Cutter-Meat Dept

Decatur, AL · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

Meat cutters will receive, stock, cut, grind, wrap, weigh, price, and merchandise meat department ... Cutters are to assist customers with special requests and answer questions about our meat products ...

Mitchell Grocery Corporation

Meat Cutter-Meat Dept

Decatur, AL · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

Meat cutters will receive, stock, cut, grind, wrap, weigh, price, and merchandise meat department ... Cutters are to assist customers with special requests and answer questions about our meat products ...

Meijer, Inc.

Meat Department Clerk

Waukesha, WI

$14 - $17.25/hr

As a Meat Department Clerk, you will provide product suggestions and assist customers with special orders while you provide our customers with exceptional customer service. You will stock cases and ...

Sanwa Food Group

Meat Department Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

Meat Department Manager As a Meat Manager you will provide overall leadership to the Meat Team working closely with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Managers in order to ensure the success of ...

Mitchell Grocery Corporation

Meat Cutter-Meat Dept

Arab, AL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Meat cutters will receive, stock, cut, grind, wrap, weigh, price, and merchandise meat department ... Cutters are to assist customers with special requests and answer questions about our meat products ...

Mitchell Grocery Corporation

Meat Cutter-Meat Dept

Decatur, AL · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

Meat cutters will receive, stock, cut, grind, wrap, weigh, price, and merchandise meat department ... Cutters are to assist customers with special requests and answer questions about our meat products ...

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How much do meat department assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for meat department assistant in the United States is $21.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a meat department assistant do?

A Meat Department Assistant works in grocery stores or supermarkets, helping to prepare, package, and display meat products for customers. Their responsibilities often include weighing and wrapping meat, assisting customers with their selections, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and restocking displays. They may also help with inventory and ensure that all products are properly labeled. This role requires attention to detail, good customer service skills, and knowledge of food safety guidelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a meat department assistant?

To thrive as a Meat Department Assistant, you need knowledge of meat products, basic food safety, and customer service skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with meat cutting equipment, scales, and food safety certifications like ServSafe is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure safe food handling, customer satisfaction, and efficient department operations.

What are some common challenges faced by meat department assistants and how can they be managed?

Meat Department Assistants often face challenges such as maintaining proper food safety standards, managing heavy lifting, and working in cold environments for extended periods. Staying vigilant about hygiene and cross-contamination is crucial, as is using proper lifting techniques and wearing appropriate protective gear. Effective teamwork and clear communication with other staff help ensure tasks are completed efficiently and customer service remains high.

What is the difference between Meat Department Assistant vs Meat Cutter?

AspectMeat Department AssistantMeat Cutter
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certifications often preferredHigh school diploma; specialized training or apprenticeship often required
Work EnvironmentGrocery store or supermarket meat departmentButcher shop or supermarket meat section
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with stocking, cleaning, customer service, and basic meat handlingCutting, trimming, and preparing meat products for sale

The Meat Department Assistant primarily supports the meat department through stocking, cleaning, and customer service, while the Meat Cutter focuses on cutting and preparing meat. Both roles require knowledge of food safety and may involve similar certifications, but their core duties differ significantly.

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Meat Department Associate

San Luis Obispo, CA • On-site

California Fresh Market
Supermarkets and Grocery Stores • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about California Fresh Marketexternal

$18 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Receiving:
• Check the load against the invoice for proper billing.
• Report overages and shortages, report to the Meat Department manager
• Inspect all products for quality and condition. Identify products that are not acceptable, report to the Meat Department manager
• Put load away in designated storage area, while maintaining proper rotation and cleanliness.
• Code date all product to assist in proper rotation.
Department Maintenance:
• Coordinate storage of items to be returned to suppliers. See that unsellable items are properly disposed of. Keep accurate shrinkage logs.
• Ensure that meat shelves, displays, aisles, prep & storage areas are in clean, orderly conditions, meeting all health department standards.
• Ensure trash is removed; sales floor and prep areas are swept and mopped daily.
• Perform daily cooler & sales floor temperature checks
• Ensure freshness and quality through rotation of product throughout the department
• Maintain a cleaning log for the sales floor and meat retail area
• Cleans and sanitizes meat preparation areas, equipment, and fixtures with the manner and procedures established by the department and in accordance with all applicable health regulations.
• Monitors inventory of cleaning supplies and sanitizing chemicals, informing the Meat Manager when supplies are low according to the department standards
Merchandising:
• Plan attractive meat displays, using color and texture to enhance.
• Ensure displays are replenished, rotated, culled daily.
• Ensure building and maintaining of in-store displays, according to established standards for appearance, variety and ease of shopping and stocking.
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date uniform department signs.
Customer Service:
• Assist customers meat questions in prompt friendly manner.
• Assist customers with special orders and oversee special orders system in the department to ensure customers receive their orders.
• Respond to meat department customer suggestions, comments & complaints in a reasonable manner.
• Always make our customers know that they are important and special, assist in any other department as needed.
• Answer & route phone calls.
• Greets customers and provides them with prompt and courteous service and assistance as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.
• Assist other customers in all departments, in prompt friendly courteous manger, referring them to other staff when necessary.
• Maintain department logs, cleaning schedules, safety materials, and inventory documents.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Have knowledge of Meat & Seafood products and ability to reference customer questions.
• Performs duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Participates in training activities to increase personal skill levels, and to improve overall department processes and customer service.
• Meets the physical requirements to perform the job functions listed below.
Requirements
  • Minimum 1 year experience in Meat & Seafood department or equivalent retail experience
  • Organized, consistently follows through on commitments
  • Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple demands
  • Communications skills - clear directions, good listener
  • Problem solving - Anticipating, analyzing, and identifying problems
  • Experience serving the public
  • Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality
  • Understand key business standards related to food, service, and cleanliness
  • Continuously interacting with customers and co-workers
  • Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
  • Ability to lift heavy boxes frequently up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods
  • Ability to work in cold, wet conditions
  • Prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending
  • Repetitive use - hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms
  • Must be able to adjust vision to both day and night lighting and be able to focus on distant and close-range projects
  • Occasionally high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and in stressful situations
  • Willingness to work weekends
  • Regular, predictable attendance
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to include a variety of shifts - afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Evening/night work may be required

Salary Description
$18.00 - $19.50 per hour

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