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SpartanNash Company

Service Meat Associate

South Bend, IN · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Package and Label Meat Products per program plan * Merchandise Meat Products per Flight plan/Merchandising Expectations * Stock Backroom with Meat Products - Rotating and Dating Cases/Buckets

Holiday Market

Meat Clerk

Gridley, CA

$16.90/hr

Provide World Famous Friendly Customer Service to Customers, Team Members & Outside Vendors. Meat Processing, Wrapping, Pricing, Merchandising, Cleaning, Sanitation, Stocking Deli, Receiving Product ...

Schnuck Markets

$15 - $18.50/hr

Provide friendly and courteous service to customers Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. Wrap, label and price product Prepare product for the service meat case ...

SpartanNash

Service Meat Case Associaate

Nappanee, IN

$13.50 - $18/hr

Package and Label Meat Products per program plan * Merchandise Meat Products per Flight plan/Merchandising Expectations * Stock Backroom with Meat Products - Rotating and Dating Cases/Buckets

Holiday Market

Meat Clerk

Gridley, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Provide World Famous Friendly Customer Service to Customers, Team Members & Outside Vendors. Meat Processing, Wrapping, Pricing, Merchandising, Cleaning, Sanitation, Stocking Deli, Receiving Product ...

SpartanNash

Service Meat Associate

Nappanee, IN · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Package and Label Meat Products per program plan * Merchandise Meat Products per Flight plan/Merchandising Expectations * Stock Backroom with Meat Products - Rotating and Dating Cases/Buckets

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How much do service meat jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for service meat in the United States is $17.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Service Meat vs Butcher?

AspectService MeatButcher
CertificationsFood handling, safety, and sanitation certificationsMeat cutting and processing certifications
Work EnvironmentGrocery stores, supermarkets, food service facilitiesButcher shops, meat processing plants, slaughterhouses
Employer & IndustryRetail food industry, supermarketsMeat production, retail butchery
Job FocusCustomer service, meat preparation, product displayMeat cutting, processing, and packaging

Service Meat professionals primarily focus on customer service and preparing meat products for retail display, often working in supermarkets. Butchers specialize in cutting, processing, and packaging meat, typically working in dedicated butcher shops or processing plants. While both roles require knowledge of meat handling and safety, Service Meat roles emphasize customer interaction, whereas butchers focus on meat craftsmanship and processing.

What are some common challenges faced by service meat employees, and how can they be effectively managed?

Service Meat employees often face challenges such as maintaining strict food safety standards, managing high customer demand during peak hours, and safely operating specialized equipment. Effective time management, attention to detail, and ongoing training in food handling and safety protocols can help address these challenges. Additionally, clear communication with team members ensures a smooth workflow and helps prevent errors when preparing and packaging meat products.

What is a service meat?

Service Meat workers are employees in grocery stores or butcher shops who specialize in preparing, cutting, and packaging meat products for customers. They are responsible for ensuring meat is handled safely, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting customers with their meat selections. Service Meat workers may also provide recommendations, answer questions about cuts of meat, and ensure products are properly labeled and displayed. Their role is essential for maintaining food safety standards and delivering quality service in the meat department.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a service meat clerk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Service Meat Clerk, you need knowledge of meat cuts, safe food handling practices, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with weighing scales, slicers, wrapping machines, and point-of-sale systems is typically required. Excellent customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a team are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure product quality, food safety, and a positive customer experience in a busy retail environment.
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Infographic showing various Service Meat job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,201 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Service Meat Associate

SpartanNash Company

South Bend, IN • On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

SpartanNash rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 330 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

458th of 733 rated retailers

Job description

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.
Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.
Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
926 Erskine Plaza - South Bend, Indiana 46614
Position Summary:
This role is responsible to work independently to prepare food, package, display, and stock meat products; to ensure that you contribute to the financial best interest of the store. Additionally, this role is responsible for meeting company guidelines for guest experience, as well as complying with company guidelines for safety and food safety.
Here's What You'll Do:
  • Prepare and Produce Meat Products to Production Planner
  • Package and Label Meat Products per program plan
  • Merchandise Meat Products per Flight plan/Merchandising Expectations
  • Stock Backroom with Meat Products - Rotating and Dating Cases/Buckets
  • Notify the Meat Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.
  • Work as a team with other departments and Stores to achieve growth in our SpartanNash Retail stores
  • Understand basic functions of adding, subtracting, multiplying and division
  • Communicate tasks, recipes, weights and measures, and cleaning steps completed to other associates
  • Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines
  • Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations
  • Follow Guest Experience Guidelines
  • May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here's What You'll Need:
  • High School Diploma (GED) preferred
  • One year of retail or related experience preferred
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Detail Oriented

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.
As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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