Meat Cutter - Back up - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED 4AM TO 10PM

Meat Cutter - Back up - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED 4AM TO 10PM Happy Valley - New Seasons Market, 15861 Southeast Happy Valley Town Center Drive, Happy Valley, Oregon, United States of America Job Description New Seasons Market began in 2000 as a neighborhood market, a place where local communities can come together to connect with where their food comes from. A friendly, inviting place that honors its region’s farmers, ranchers, growers and makers. Today we are part of Good Food Holdings; a collection of regional specialty grocers committed to serving our communities with the highest quality of products and great service, where our goal remains the same: to build community through good food. Accordingly, we seek skilled team members who share the same commitments and who appreciate the fact that New Seasons Market celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. Job Title: Meat Cutter- Backup Department: Meat and Seafood Job Region: Oregon / SW Washington Reports-To: Meat and Seafood Manager Exemption Status (typically): Non-Exempt Requirements: As a retail grocer, we operate 7 days/week and 365 days/year. Our in-store positions are likely to include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts per the needs of the business. Must complete and maintain any required food and work safety trainings/certifications About the role: Assists Lead Meat Cutter in the processing of all cuts of beef, lamb and pork products and is responsible for ordering and maintaining production schedule. Provides exceptional customer service and contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment. General Requirements: Engages the customer in a friendly manner by seeking opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience. Works a schedule that is informed by the needs of the business and may be subject to change seasonally or due to varying staffing needs and demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance, in accordance with attendance policy and all applicable laws. Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department and whole store as needed. Demonstrates a solutions-oriented approach to problems or concerns. Represents company values. Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers and vendors spiriting a respectful workplace where everyone is welcome. Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company “Speak Up & Listen” culture. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance. Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company mission, vision and values and sustainability program. Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store cleanliness, maintains equipment. Informs store/department management of any problems. Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities. Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making in completing job-related tasks, in behaviors in the workplace, and in interactions with co-workers, customers, and the community. Consistently utilizes the DEI lens in work tasks and when working with other teams and stakeholders. Position Responsibilities: Wraps, weighs and prices meat and seafood products according to department policy, dating and government regulations in regards to tare weights and COOL Act. Works with Lead Meat Cutter to ensure all meat and seafood items are cut, trimmed, and processed in accordance to company standards. Fills in and supports cutting, ordering, inventory and other work as needed in the absence of the Lead Meat Cutter. Supports in the ordering of meat products according to anticipated sales and seasonal needs. Maintains appropriate inventory levels to achieve sales and margin goals. Stocks, rotates and faces cases. Adheres to Merch standards, category schematics, quality and expiration dates. Maintains awareness of industry trends, current ads, promotions, holidays and event. Implements plans for weekly ads, events and holidays. Partners with Lead Meat Cutter to assess and adjust production needs and implement production schedule based on business needs. Maintains production levels and updates production guide. Partners with department management team to maintain excellent department conditions, including appearance, cleanliness, signage, staffing and service levels. Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count for accuracy and condition. Communicates any issues to management and merchandising team. Assists customers with product selection. Shares product knowledge with customers. Makes recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs. Demonstrates familiarity with products in department, including terminology, cuts, recommended product uses, vendor/supplier information and product labelling, with ability to continue learning. Adheres to department compliance with company organic standards. Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed. Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards. Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers and credits. Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy. Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of back stock areas. May participate in other activities, such as inventories, event planning, and ordering. Notifies department manager or Manager On Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store. Tools and Equipment Used (not all inclusive): This position may be required to use the following tools and equipment: baler, hand truck, POS, industrial kitchen equipment (i.e. blast chiller, grill, knives/blades, oven, industrial meat saw, grinder, slicer, grills, scales, etc.), basic housekeeping / janitorial and standard office equipment. * Medium/ Heavy level: This position works at a * Medium/ Heavy level. Requires frequently and up to continuously to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. Sitting seldom required. Up to occasionally, dependent on location, required to climb stairs, step stool and /or ladders. Frequently required to use hands and wrists for grabbing, twisting and pulling. Performs other tasks and duties as assigned. *Medium/Heavy means the worker has the ability to occasionally (1 – 33%) lift 100 pounds while participating in a team lift and has the ability to frequently (34 – 66%) lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing 50 pounds. *Please note we encourage team lifts for any objects over 50lbs. What you Bring as a Candidate: Previous customer service, food service, retail or grocery experience preferred. Knowledge of retail Meat and Seafood departments preferred, however butcher shop or meat fabrication industry experience acceptable. Prior meat cutting / fabrication experience required. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Physical and Environmental Work Space: Work occurs in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, depending on location may have stairs or elevators, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will offer reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity. We reserve the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary. Benefits Information All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our 30% staff shopping discount. Full-time, regular-status staff that regularly work 24 hours or more per week and have worked for 60 days are eligible for medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits. Full-time, part-time, and temporary staff who have worked for 60 days and are at least 21 years of age may participate in the 401(k) program. Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of employment; the amount they accrue depends on hours worked and tenure. Staff may be eligible for paid holidays, depending on schedule and tenure. Additional benefits include supplemental leave pay (such as parental or bereavement), a store incentive program based on financial & operational goals, paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit, discounts on some forms of public transportation, adoption assistance, and up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday. 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