Cooperator PT - Meat & Seafood (Nights/Weekends)

About the role

Cooperators are entry level positions at the co-op. These team members work closely with department Specialists and Managers to consistently meet the needs of shoppers in a fast-paced service environment. Meat & Seafood Cooperators cut, prepare, wrap, and process all varieties of meat according to department procedures, maintaining and demonstrating quality and safety standards of the department.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department Specialists to execute daily tasks within the department including opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
• Provide exceptional, prompt and friendly service in person and over the phone
• Comply with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions; report all safety risks to store management (ex: items in need of repair, customer or employee accidents, safety risks or issues including robbery, theft, or fraud)
• Support training of new staff members by modeling best practices and established department procedures
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and other duties as assigned
• Gain and maintain knowledge of cooperative ownership and business model practices
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the store and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special promotions and ads
• Willing to work weekends and holidays
• Reports to work as scheduled and on time
• Cut, prepare, wrap, and process all varieties of meat with attention to detail, ensure that all cuts are precise and consistent
• Serve and assist customers, explain products, ingredients, flavor, taste and preparation
• Follow Safe Food Handling practices and safe equipment use including, knives, saws, and production equipment
• Ensure that all production, inventory, prep, and display cases are properly stocked, labeled, and rotated
• Maintain a neat and clean department, including coolers backstock and other storage spaces
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, engage in huddles and discussions of sales reports

Requirements

• Work requires standing/walking for 90% of a shift
• Work requires the following motions: lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, twisting, squatting and reaching; hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
• Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment