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title: Homemade Sausage Specialist at Mackenthun's Fine Foods
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| **Company** | Mackenthun's Fine Foods |
| **Location** | Minnetrista, MN |
| **Salary** | $18/hr - $24/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 |
## Description

Join our Meat Department!

- Perform all sausage-making functions, including processing, seasoning, curing, and temperature control.
- Safely and efficiently operate sausage-making equipment such as mixers, sausage stuffers, meat grinders, slicers, and more.
- Properly store and rotate smokehouse production supplies to ensure freshness and quality.
- Operate and maintain sausage and smokehouse kitchen equipment, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition.
- Clean, rinse, and sanitize meat department equipment regularly.
- Package, label, and inventory products according to department specifications.
- Stock products on the sales floor, rotating items for freshness and optimal product presentation.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, performing general housekeeping functions throughout the department.
- Assist customers at the Meat Service Case, providing product knowledge and exceptional service.
- Contribute to recipe development and innovation for new products.
- Assist in other areas of the meat department as needed.

- High School diploma or GED required. Sausage-making school is preferred.
- Previous experience in a meat department, grocery store, restaurant, or food service is preferred.
- Culinary experience, including knife skills, is preferred.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
- Ability to minimize department losses due to improper handling, storage, or spoilage of products.
- Strong interest in selling food and promoting Mackenthun's Exceptional Experience.
- Desire to learn the characteristics and qualities of Mackenthun's products and services, particularly the signature items.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language.

### **Working Conditions and Physical Demands**

- Ability to work in a multifaceted, fast-paced environment
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs and pushing/pulling up to 2000 lbs with a pallet jack

**Training**

- Training provided on Mackenthun's Meat Department Standards and processes including equipment operation, food safety, personal safety and harassment prevention.
- Training provided on cuts and proper rotation techniques, proper procedure for cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

**Work Environment**

- Must be able to work with and around machine noise in hot or cold temperatures, on terrazzo flooring in a smoke-free facility in a multifaceted and fast paced environment.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals.

**Availability**

- Daytime, Weekends, Occasional Evenings and Holidays

**Benefits Summary for Full Time:**

- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long Term & Short Term Disability
- Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident
- Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
- Sick & Safe Time
- Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays
- 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations
- Referral bonuses
- Dietitian services
## Skills

- Smoke Testing
- Product Presentation
- Cleaning
- English Language
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Flooring Installation
- Product Knowledge
- Food and Beverage Service
- Human Resources
- Knife Skills
- Food Safety
- Equipment Operation
- Temperature Control
- Disinfection
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans

## How to Apply

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