1. Costco Adelaide
2. Rotating roster which will include weekend work and starts from 5am
Daily tasks and responsibilities:
As a Meat Department Assistant, you will assist in the daily operations of the department. This will require you to assist in maintaining the operational standards of safety and quality while supporting a large team of qualified Butchers. You will be required to deliver superior member service. Some of your responsibilities will include:
3. Inspects and assembles equipment during department setup.
4. Work display case and rotates merchandise to high standards.
5. Processes large quantities of product using automatic wrapping machine.
6. Follow all safety procedures.
7. Labels merchandise, and puts wrapped and labelled merchandise in display case.
8. Operates meat grinder. Follows proper department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished merchandise.
9. Cleans and sanitizes area throughout the day. Performs duties to comply with health code.
10. Follows Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) guidlines as it refers to proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment requred.
11. Complies with the 11 Commandments of Quality Assurance, Food Safety Certification and all Safety Policies required by the warehouse and the department.
12. Assists in other departments for the warehouse as necessary.
13. Provides and ensures prompt and courteous service to members, employees and vendors.
Position requirements:
14. Communication - Articulates information in a way that can be easily understood by employees and members. Actively listens to fellow employees, members and managers.
15. Member Service - Exhibits a professional demeanour toward others. Ability to identify problems, find solutions and make sound decisions that reflect Costco's Code of Ethics.
16. Self-Motivated - Well-organised and able to prioritise, multi-task and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently.
17. Team Player - Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.
18. Flexibility - Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Willingness and ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices and procedures.
19. Please note that this position is a cleaning/wrapping position. Ability to lift heavy items routinely and ability to work closing shift is essential.
Qualifications (Costco specific or industry-specific skills that candidates should possess):
20. Experience Food handling experience preferred.
21. Knowledge/Skills: Customer service or comparable.