Meat Department Team Member

Meat Department Associate

Responsible for producing consistent, high-quality food to be served in the meat, seafood cases. Provides excellent and knowledgeable customer service. Meets or exceeds all standards of food safety and minimizes waste.

Wage Range: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

Full-time, variable hours, Open Availability

Requirements

Provides excellent customer service by actively engaging and educating customers about department products

Practices quality control standards of the Department

Wraps meat and seafood in accordance with Department standards

Knowledge of how to cut pork, beef, lamb and chicken

Must know how to follow recipe directions

Knowledge of smoking meat

Prepares variety of meats to cut, debone, grind, wrap, label, and stock

Fillets fish to keep stock levels fresh and full in case

Practices proper rotation in accordance with Department Standards

Strictly follows health and sanitation practices

Maintains order and cleanliness in back stock areas, including walk-in cooler, freezer, dry storage, and packaging back stock areas

Skilled in the use of scales, wrap stations, vacuum sealer and other applicable equipment

Labels and prices products prior to display

Sets up case in accordance with Department Standards

Maintains attractive, clean product displays in service and self-serve meat, seafood cases

Practices proper stock rotation, FIFO "first in first out"

Detail oriented in all aspects of merchandising, including proper pricing, sell by dates, packed on dates and proper signage in accordance with Department standards

Follows ordering guidelines and practices as directed by Manager

Checks in and receives all product as directed

Reports cost changes, shortages or miss picked items to Manager

Records all credits identified upon product receipt

Handles paper work consistent with established practices in our HACCP Plan

Pays close attention to detail with all aspects of ordering/receiving in accordance to Department standards

Knowledge of all meat cuts pork, beef, lamb, chicken, and a variety of seafood that are sold at the Co-op

Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Previous food service experience required

Previous meat cutting experience preferred

Ability to work independently and efficiently

Ability to work closely and cooperatively with others

Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times

Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines

Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential

Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance and to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Ability to maintain current food handler card

Must be at least 18 years of age

Essential Physical Requirements

Ability to use knives, meat grinder, shrink wrapper, label maker, and other department equipment safely

Prolonged standing and walking

Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating

Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands

Ability to lift 50 lbs. often, up to 70 lbs. occasionally

Repetitive tasks such as cutting, wrapping, and labeling product

Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals

Exposure to temperatures such as walk-in coolers and freezers for long periods of time

BenefitsDepending on Hours Worked

25% Employee Discount

Lunch Discount

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Important Disclaimer Notice: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.