About Us: Uwajimaya, a family-owned business, and a cornerstone of Asian grocery retailing since 1928, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, Uwajimaya has grown to become the premier destination for Asian food culture in the Pacific Northwest.

Who We're Looking For: We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, driven to excel in their roles, and motivated to contribute to our vibrant team. Whether you're a seasoned professional or eager to start your career, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our enthusiasm for food, customer service, and Asian culture.

We offer:

• A flexible, friendly, and diverse work environment
• Competitive starting wages
• Employee discounts on food and gift items
• Paid holidays from day one
• Excellent health benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Supplemental insurance options available

Position Summary:

The Meat Wrapper at Uwajimaya prioritizes excellent customer service by preparing, wrapping, packaging, and displaying the highest quality meat in the Pacific Northwest to meet customer demand. They excel in accommodating customer requests for meat preparation, demonstrating in-depth product knowledge, accuracy in pricing and weight, and providing valuable cooking technique recommendations.

Position's Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Identify and know all types of meat sold at Uwajimaya.
• Uniformly wrap meat in the proper tray/container, ensuring accuracy in labeling and compliance with COOL.
• Efficiently wrap and display meat products attractively, replenishing as needed based on product movement.
• Ensure adherence to health department and company policies to maintain a safe environment for both dining and workplace activities.
• Monitor and maintain proper temperatures for freshness and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Stay informed about weekly ads, promotions, and events to assist customers effectively.
• Guide customers on product location, use, benefits, recipes, and cooking techniques.
• Handle customer complaints and utilize the special ordering process.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of meat wrapping area, equipment and display cases.
• Check and replace damaged or incorrect signage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Starting at $20.25/hr., Depending on Experience.

• Employment at the Bellevue, Renton, or Seattle Uwajimaya location, will require a union membership.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler's Card.
• Prior retail experience and knowledge of meat, preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic math proficiency, familiarity with ten-key/calculator, and comfortable using computers.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate varying shifts.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and proactively work independently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.