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Fresh Department Specialist - Meat Status: Hourly Department: Grocery Operations Reports To: Meat Department Manager Date Revised: 08-21-2025 Position Summary: The Fresh Department Specialist ...

Meat Specialist

Waconia, MN · On-site

$14 - $22/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Job Summary Join our meat department! Mackenthun's Meat Specialists are responsible for delivering high-quality customer service in the Meat Department while adhering ...

... specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain ... Meat Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered. * Work as a team with other departments ...

... specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain ... Meat Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered. * Work as a team with other departments ...

... specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain ... Meat Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered. * Work as a team with other departments ...

Support buying staff in managing the meat, seafood, and deli business * Communicate programs to merchandising and retail teams * Respond to any customer service inquiries. * Manage and make ...

Meat Department Lead

Litchfield, MN · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

... specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain ... Responsible to properly cut all types of meats into various types of cuts and all preparation of ...

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Meat Department Specialist

G.F. Buche Company

Mobridge, SD

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Fresh Department Specialist – Meat

Location: Mobridge, SD

Job Type: Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Department: Grocery Operations

Join Our Team!

Do you take pride in quality products, great presentation, and helping customers find exactly what they need? We're looking for a Fresh Department Specialist – Meat to help keep our meat department fresh, stocked, organized, and customer-ready. In this role, you'll stock and rotate products, assist customers, maintain attractive displays, monitor product quality, and help ensure the department meets our food safety and cleanliness standards. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

Customer Service

Deliver friendly, helpful, and timely customer service. Assist customers with product selection and questions. Provide product information to help customers make purchasing decisions. Help create a positive shopping experience for every customer.

Meat Department Operations

Receive and inspect incoming products for quality, temperature, and accuracy. Stock and rotate meat cases, coolers, and freezers. Maintain fresh, attractive, and well-stocked

displays. emove outdated or poor-quality products as needed. Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and promotional displays. Assist with sampling programs and promotions.

Inventory & Merchandising

Unload deliveries and help organize incoming products. Maintain organized back stock and proper product storage. Monitor product levels and maintain accurate daily shrink records. Verify ads and keep current promotional signage in place. Safely operate assigned store and department equipment.

Food Safety & Cleanliness

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Maintain clean and organized prep areas, coolers, freezers, and equipment. Handle and store products properly to maintain quality and freshness. Operate and sanitize meat department equipment safely.

 

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous grocery, meat department, retail, or customer service experience preferred. Food safety certification (ServSafe® or

equivalent) preferred. Reliable transportation to and from work.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent customer service and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Basic math, weights, and measurement skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday. Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Comfortable working in refrigerated and freezer environments. Ability to safely use knives, meat slicers, grinders, and other assigned equipment. Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

 

Why Join Our Team?

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers. Eligible team members may enjoy:

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Food & Fuel Rewards

Scholarship Opportunities

Same Day Pay Advances

Our Core Values

Be the Best in Customer Service

Always Do the Right Thing

Be Adaptabe

Growth-Oriented

Support Our Local Communities by Winning at

Retail

 

Apply Today!

If you're ready to build a career with a company that values teamwork, customer service, and quality, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our Meat Department team! Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Based on the job description provided

GF Buche Co operates a diverse portfolio of grocery, convenience, auto parts, hardware/lumber stores, and quick-service restaurants across 25 locations in 14 communities throughout South Dakota. The company employs approximately 400 team members and is known for its strong commitment to customer service and community involvement. With deep family roots and leadership actively engaged in industry and local organizations, GF Buche Co continues to grow while maintaining its tradition of service and retail excellence.