Cutter I

About the role

New Pi is a food co-operative, owned by over 30,000 members, home-grown in Iowa. We are a grocery store featuring organic and Iowa grown produce, house-cut meats from small, local farms, hearth breads, and made-from-scratch deli meals, sides, and desserts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cutting, trimming, weighing, wrapping, labeling, and stocking meat and seafood products
• Learn and follow proper knife handling, equipment use, and safety procedures
• Support the setup, maintenance, and visual appeal of meat and seafood cases
• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers in a counter service environment
• Answer basic product questions and refer advanced requests to senior cutters as needed
• Absorb and process special orders within current skill level
• Maintain department cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Follow all food safety, health, and workplace safety guidelines
• Participate in required training related to customer service, sanitation, and safety
• Work collaboratively with team members to support efficient department operations
• Perform regular work in refrigerated and freezer environments
• Lift and carry products and supplies up to 50 pounds as required

Requirements

• Minimum interest in learning meat and seafood cutting and preparation
• Prior food service, grocery, or customer service experience preferred
• Willingness to learn knife skills and safe equipment operation
• Comfort working with raw meat and seafood products
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Ability to follow instructions, standards, and safety procedures
• Basic math and communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment
• Interest in organic, natural, and responsibly sourced foods is a plus

Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Prior food service, grocery, or customer service experience preferred. Willingness to learn knife skills and safe equipment operation. Comfort working with raw meat and seafood products. Strong attention to detail and cleanliness. Ability to follow instructions, standards, and safety procedures. Basic math and communication skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail environment. Interest in organic, natural, and responsibly sourced foods is a plus.

Skills

• Knife handling
• Equipment use
• Safety procedures
• Customer service
• Sanitation and food safety
• Math and communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Retailer discount
• Retirement benefits

Pay

Hourly, non-exempt position. Approved pay range: $14.00–$16.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Part time or full-time opportunities may be available depending on store needs. Schedule may include opening, closing, weekend, and holiday shifts.