Meat Department•2026•Training Provided

MARUKAI CORPORATION

•2.8 Costa Mesa, CA Job Details $18•$21 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance 401(k) Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Retail customer service procedures Customer communication Hand trucks Basic math Answering guest questions Ladder use Material handling equipment operation Food preparation equipment operation Full Job Description

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•MEAT

DEPARTMENT!

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TOKYO CENTRAL

Team! ( We are currently hiring on a temporary basis, but there is an opportunity to transition to a regular position after 90 days) Looking for a fresh opportunity?

TOKYO CENTRAL

is hiring Meat Department Associates! Whether you're an experienced Meat Cutter or Butcher or looking to start a new career in the grocery industry, we'd love to hear from you! Store Support Associate (Meat Department) Marukai Markets dba

TOKYO CENTRAL

is one of the fastest-growing chain of retail stores and supermarkets offering the widest selection of Japanese and Hawaiian imported grocery and retail products in the nation. Customers are provided with a variety of products that you won't find in a typical grocery store environment. Fresh, seasonal, and variety of foods are our passion! We're immediately hiring associates for our Meat department. Meat cutters, Butchers, and experienced Meat Clerks are needed. This is a summary of some key duties and physical requirements and is not intended to be a complete job description. Benefits/Perks Employee Discounts Paid Sick Leave Health Insurance Supplemental Insurance available for Life and Disability Insurance 401 K (after one year)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

in Meat Department (Meat Clerk) ( responsibilities include, but are not limited to) : Cleaning, packaging, and cutting meat Ensuring proper presentation of our meat items along with providing a smile, greeting, and assisting customers who visit our Store. Ensures meat and deli items are handled, stocked, rotated and merchandised Checks product temperature to ensure freshness and quality Ability to maintain a knife grip in order to cut meat to specification Ability to weigh, price, label, organize and rotate meat products per Marukai' standards Unloading meat and deli Items upon vendor deliveries Checks product temperature to ensure freshness and quality Ability to weigh, price, label, organize and rotate perishable products per Marukai' standards Ensures that all meat products are in its right place, so shoppers can find what they need quickly and easily Operating pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, compactor and scrub machine Unpacking and stocking meat items Maintaining cleanliness of the store/ store upkeep Must clean and sanitize work areas Work Environment will be in extreme temperature

Customer Service:

Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques Meets or exceeds Department's sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor Ensures a safe and clean work environment

Cross Training:

Store Support Associates exemplify teamwork and are open to and willing to be trained and step in when needed in all departments and similar skilled areas for filling and development opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED equivalent Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment. Must be able to use job related equipment such as slicer, scale, saw, knife and wrapper No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred Previous experience as a Butcher or Meat Cutter is preferred Possess a CA Food Handling license or the ability to acquire one Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without aid Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aides necessary to perform job duties. Hands are in frequent contact with water, vegetables, and meat while performing job duties.

REQUIREMENTS

Comfortable with working in a kitchen environment Must be able to operate related equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks and hand trucks Able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service Able to read, write, and do simple math problems Able to interpret, understand and follow instructions Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management Ability to interact with all levels of management Has or willing to obtain a CA Food Handler's Certificate Marukai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify. Marukai is very aware of the

COVID-19

pandemic and practices the highest and safest levels of precautions to keep associates safe with sanitizing practices, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and safety screening in adherence with the Health Department, CDC, State, Local, and Federal laws. All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. #CostaMesa #OrangeCounty #Meat #Butcher

NOW HIRING

•MEAT

DEPARTMENT!

Join the

TOKYO CENTRAL

Team! Looking for a fresh opportunity?

TOKYO CENTRAL

is hiring Meat Department Associates! Whether you're an experienced Meat Cutter or Butcher or looking to start a new career in the grocery industry, we'd love to hear from you! Positions Available Meat Department Associates Meat Clerks Meat Cutters Butchers What You'll Do Cut, prepare, package, weigh, and label fresh meat products Stock and merchandise products for an attractive, well-organized display Maintain freshness, quality, and proper food safety standards Keep work areas clean and sanitized Assist customers with friendly, premier service Work together as part of the

TOKYO CENTRAL

team Benefits & Perks Employee Discount Paid Sick Leave Health Insurance Supplemental Life & Disability Insurance 401(k) after one year No Experience? No Problem! No experience is required! Training is available for motivated candidates who are ready to learn. Experience as a Butcher, Meat Cutter, or Meat Clerk is a PLUS!