Niemanns Smoked Meat Specialist-Smoker at Niemann Foods – Mattoon, Illinois

Summary

The Niemanns Market Smoked Meat Specialist works to prepare product using a commercial smoker, following pre-set recipes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing customers with helpful, friendly, and prompt service
• Department sales growth with suggestive sales
• Maintains NFI sanitation and refrigeration standards
• Prepares and displays product quality and appearance
• Product knowledge (cooking methods-recipes-signature items)
• Performs opening and closing procedures to NFI standards with respect to sanitation, display and handling responsibilities.
• Maintains ordering and receiving standards by communication and follow through with department manager
• Works within company programs, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion for the product
• Friendly & Sales Minded
• Food knowledge, enjoys food
• Genuinely enjoys taking care of customer
• Ability to prioritize and multi task
• Communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills
• Quality minded
• Multi-skilled
• Adaptability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Or one to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handler's Certification as required by State Law

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hair Net
• Safety cutter
• Apron
• Gloves
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Commercial smoker
• Associates may be required to use all standard deli equipment including, but not limited to
• Knives
• Smoker
• Slicers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Taste and smell
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Climb
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Balance
• Overhead lifting
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Peripheral
• Depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Outdoor weather conditions

Frequently

• Extreme heat
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles

Occasionally

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Extreme cold
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration

NOISE LEVEL

Regularly

• ?Moderate

?PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$17 up to $20/hour (IL Locations Only)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location