Meat Market Clerk at Fircrest Market – Sebastopol, California

The Meat Market Clerk will have significant interaction with guests and is expected to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm for customer engagement. This position plays a key role in ensuring our customers receive high-quality meat products and excellent service.

Primary responsibilities include production tasks such as wrapping and labeling products, stocking and rotating inventory, and maintaining well-merchandised displays. The clerk will also develop foundational knife skills to perform basic meat-cutting functions, including breaking down chickens, portioning seafood, and processing trim for grinds.

This position is responsible for closing the department each evening. Closing duties require thorough sanitation and organization of the workspace, including but not limited to cleaning dishes, floors, tabletops, equipment, and walls in accordance with company and food safety standards.

1-Provide prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable customer service at the service case and sales floor

2-Assist guests with product selection, custom cuts, and cooking recommendations

3-Wrap, label, and price products accurately according to company standards

4-Stock, rotate, and face product to maintain freshness and proper dating (FIFO)

5-Monitor and maintain proper case temperatures and product quality

6-Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including handwashing and glove use

7-Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout the shift

8-Grind and replenish ground meat according to production schedules

9-Break down poultry and portion seafood as trained

10-Process trim for grinds and value-added products

11-Dispose of waste and renderings according to department procedures

12-Complete end-of-night cleaning and closing checklists

13-Communicate effectively with Meat Cutters and department leadership regarding production needs

14-Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and knife-handling procedures