Meat Retail Clerk
しょくにくこうりてんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Food and Beverage Sales Clerks
Summary
A job responsible for processing, selling, customer service, and inventory management of fresh meat in supermarkets or specialty stores.
Description
Meat retail clerks at supermarkets or fresh meat specialty stores cut and process meats such as beef, pork, and chicken by parts, perform tray packing and price labeling, and handle customer service and sales at the storefront. They manage unsold items and inventory situations, perform ordering, discounting processes, and store displays. In addition to work using slicers, knives, and weighing instruments, store cleaning and adherence to hygiene standards are required. Utilizing product knowledge and part characteristics for proposals increases customer satisfaction, and teamwork and physical strength are also necessary.
Future Outlook
While automation in the retail industry progresses, specialized customer service and high-quality oriented customer needs remain stable. High value-added proposal skills are required.
Personality Traits
Good Interpersonal Skills / Physically Fit / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Community-Oriented / Full-time Employee / Part-time and Casual OK / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Store Staff (Junior) → Store Manager → Area Manager → Buyer → Independent Business Startup
Required Skills
Cash Handling / Customer Service Sales Skills / Hygiene Management / Meat Trimming Technique / Weighing and Packaging
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Hygiene Regulations Knowledge / Meat Processing Technology Certification / Ordering and Inventory Management / Product Display
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate weighing and hygiene management directly connect to safety and quality maintenance. |
| Communication Skills | Due to interactions with customers, part explanations, and cooking suggestions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and frequent handling of heavy items, physical stamina is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly routine tasks centered, logical analysis not much required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Cooking idea suggestions are supplementary and not essential. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Butcher Shop Clerk
- Fresh Meat Salesperson
- Meat Shop Staff
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