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Sausage Professor
Company : KJ's Market
Location : Lexington, SC, 29072
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Overview
Become the Sausageworks’ Professor and provide an engaging guest experience while maintaining operating standards that are above reproach.
Responsibilities
1. While on the sales floor, become the Sausage Professor, the one person in the store with a blinding dedication to all things sausage.
2. Interact with guests and hosts fun and friendly manner to create an engaging environment for all guests.
3. Ensure all sausage works staff provides fun, friendly and engaging service.
4. Actively engage guests through freshly prepared SausageWorks samples and suggestive selling.
5. To personally demonstrate superior guest service at all times.
6. To perform activities outlined in Sausage Professor character performance description.
7. Achieve sales, shrink and profit goals for the SausageWorks.
8. Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
9. Operate the department according to strict merchandising and operational standards.
10. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
11. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
12. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure SausageWorks staff achieves satisfactory performance standards.
13. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
14. Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.
15. Perform PA announcements.
16. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
1. Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality.
2. Must be able to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with our guests.
3. Willingness to perform in front of large crowd and draw attention to the SausageWorks department.
4. Ability to perform multiple tasks, simultaneously.
5. Ability to stay in character.
6. Ability to work well with others.
7. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
8. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
9. Knowledge of deli as well as SausageWorks operations.
10. Ability to supervise people including training and development.
11. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
12. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
13. Must be at least 18 years old.
14. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
15. Ability to effectively communicate with, and take direction from supervision.
16. Ability to work well with computers.
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Frequently asked questions
A Sausage Professor engages guests with enthusiasm and expert knowledge, offering fresh sausage samples while maintaining a lively atmosphere. Their role blends product expertise with friendly interaction, making the shopping trip at KJ's Market uniquely enjoyable for Lexington customers.
Success hinges on energetic guest engagement, multitasking in a busy deli environment, and deep familiarity with sausage products. Strong communication and supervisory abilities also help maintain high service standards and team performance.
This position offers hands-on experience in food preparation, sales leadership, and customer service excellence, serving as a stepping stone to managerial roles like meat manager or department supervisor in specialty food retail.
Lexington's growing food retail sector shows moderate competition for specialty roles. Candidates with strong guest interaction skills and relevant deli experience often stand out in this local market.
Sausage Professors in Lexington can expect an hourly wage ranging from $13 to $17, depending on experience and performance, aligning with specialized deli and meat specialist roles in local grocery stores.
KJ's Market values candidates who can blend showmanship with product expertise, maintaining a fun yet professional atmosphere. They seek individuals who thrive on engaging crowds and uphold strict food safety standards.
Unlike typical deli positions, this role focuses heavily on guest interaction and character-driven engagement, requiring both sausage expertise and performance skills to elevate the customer experience uniquely.
While formal certifications aren’t mandatory, knowledge of food safety and deli operations, plus experience in meat handling, can provide an advantage given local health regulations and company standards.
Lexington offers accessible public transport and ample parking near KJ's Market, but candidates should also factor in peak traffic hours on main routes to ensure timely arrival for scheduled shifts.
The position requires adherence to Lowes Foods’ strict sanitation policies, including regular cleaning, proper food handling, and compliance with safety protocols to ensure product quality and guest confidence.