10. Meat Clerk

A meat clerk, also known as a meat department clerk or meat counter clerk, works in a grocery store or supermarket’s meat department. The average hourly wage for a meat clerk in Canada ranges from $14 to $20 per hour.

Responsibilities of a Meat Clerk

• Customer Service: Assisting customers with their meat selections, answering questions about different cuts of meat, providing cooking recommendations, and fulfilling special requests such as custom cuts or portion sizes.
• Stocking and Merchandising: Receiving deliveries of meat products, unpacking and inspecting them for quality, and stocking them on shelves or in display cases. Meat clerks ensure that products are properly arranged and attractively displayed to encourage sales.
• Inventory Management: Monitoring meat inventory levels, rotating stock to maintain freshness, and replenishing supplies as needed.
• Price Labeling: Labeling meat products with accurate pricing information, including unit price per pound or package. Meat clerks ensure that price labels are clear, legible, and compliant with pricing regulations and store policies.
• Packaging and Weighing: Packaging meat products for sale, including wrapping them in butcher paper, plastic wrap, or vacuum-sealed packaging. Meat clerks may also weigh products on scales and label them with weight and price information.
• Cleaning and Sanitation: Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the meat department, including cleaning work surfaces, equipment, and display cases.
• Assisting with Meat Cutting: Depending on the store’s size and staffing levels, meat clerks may assist meat cutters or butchers with cutting, trimming, and portioning meat for sale.
• Customer Orders: Processing customer orders for meat products, including preparing custom cuts or special orders as requested. Meat clerks ensure that orders are filled accurately and promptly, providing excellent customer service throughout the process.

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