Meat Clerk

Meat & Seafood Clerk – Barbur World Foods Portland, ORWorld Foods is hiring a Meat & Seafood Clerk to join our team at our Barbur location. This position focuses on providing excellent customer service while assisting customers with meat and seafood selections, answering questions about cuts and varieties, and preparing products according to customer requests and store standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys food, works well in a team environment, and takes pride in quality and presentation.

About World Foods World Foods is a family-owned specialty market in Portland bringing to life a passion for exceptional foods from near and far. We offer a full-service Mediterranean deli, meat and seafood department, curated beer and wine selection, local and unique produce, and groceries that highlight both local and international foods.

Our goal is to provide inspiring products and delicious house-made foods in a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service in the meat and seafood department

Assist customers with product selections, questions, and special requests

Prepare, wrap, weigh, and price meat and seafood products

Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing service cases

Rotate products and monitor inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste

Keep products properly refrigerated and follow food safety guidelines

Follow department cleaning and sanitizing procedures

Assist with maintaining Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) compliance

Qualifications

At least 6 months of work experience (customer service or grocery experience preferred)
Ability to learn new processes quickly and apply them effectively

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Reliable and punctual with strong work habits

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Customer-focused mindset with a passion for food Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older

Must possess a valid Food Handler’s Card Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and move throughout the store

Ability to see clearly at near and far distances and respond to sounds

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Optional health, dental, and vision insurance

Optional short-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan Flexible paid time off that increases with tenure
50% discount at the deli
20% discount on all other store items at both World Foods locations

Location:

World Foods – Barbur Portland, OR