Sheridan Fruit Company began in 1916 as a produce stand and has grown into one of the premier retail & wholesale businesses in Portland. We are a full-service grocery store, deli, meat department, bulk aisle and wholesale department.
SALARY/BENEFITS: We offer benefits including paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, ability to enroll in 401k after one year and a competitive wage.
SUMMARY: The Meat Production Worker is responsible for serving meat products to customers at counter and preparing meat products for sale or consumption by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recommends, slices, weighs, packages and prices meat & seafood products.
Maintains and rotates products and displays to ensure new items and promotions are showcased.
Provides excellent service to meat counter customers by responding to requests and making recommendations.
Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
Wash dishes, utensils, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand
Ensures that food safety standards are followed for cooling and storage of food items to prevent an environment for exposure to bacteria associated with foodborne illnesses.
Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge and understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Ability to perform duties in a team environment.
Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Continually required to stand
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Continually required to bend, stoop, or kneel
Continually required to talk or hear
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specialized equipment, machines used: meat slicer, knives, dishwasher, box cutters, meat hooks
Sheridan Fruit Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Please apply on our web site sheridanfruit.com under news tab and then careers.
