Meat Cutter

About the role

Monadnock Food Co-op is looking for a talented Meat Cutter to join our team and help us build a healthy, sustainable food system right here in Keene, NH. We're more than just a grocery store; we're a community hub where good food and friendly customer service come together in a fast-paced, cooperative environment.

Responsibilities

• Stock, rotate and maintain the cases within the department, sustaining a full and fresh appearance
• Assist manager in creating attractive displays with uniform signage
• Cut and grind meats as directed by the department managers or leads
• Adhere to health and safety standards and practices for department meat cutting and handling
• Follow Co-op recipes to make marinades and sausage
• Prepare and package products with appropriate labels while giving products a professional and appealing appearance
• Assist training co-workers in department knowledge and operations
• Place orders with vendors as directed by managers or leads
• Plan attractive displays with uniform signage; ensure displays are fully stocked, rotated, and fronted to ensure freshness and abundance
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date price, ingredient, and date labeling of items
• Assist in planning and implementing seasonal programs
• Ensure food prep, work area, utensils, equipment and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting or exceeding health department standards
• Follow USDA and NH State Law regarding the use, labeling, and handling of allergens
• Follow standard Sanitation Operating Procedures schedule including: deep cleaning schedules, good health department scores, pest awareness and control, and equipment maintenance
• Ensure proper storage and labeling procedures as per health department and organic standards
• Participate in inventory counts as directed by management
• Follow and update opening and closing checklists
• Monitor temperatures in cooler, freezer and cases

Qualifications

• Regularly lift 50lbs safely
• Ability to be mobile throughout entire shifts
• Bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to communicate with customers and coworkers
• Sufficient vision to perform your job safely and accurately
• Effective communication skills in English
• Effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to customers and employees
• Operate equipment such as hand trucks, U boats, pallet jack, meat saw, meat grinder, Cryovac
• Handle knives and box cutters safely
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity and knowledge of current trends in the natural foods industry
• Experience serving the public
• Experience working in a retail meat & seafood department
• Environment includes frequently working in a walk-in cooler and freezer

Benefits

• 20% employee discount – including sale items!
• Quarterly and Annual Gainshare depending on store performance
• 401K – Traditional or Roth or Both! with up to 4% company match and free retirement counselors
• Health Insurance – 3 plans including an HSA option eligible at 30 hours/week
• Dental Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week
• Vision Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week
• Pet Insurance
• Short & Long-term disability – company provided at 35 hours per week
• $25,000 Life Insurance policy – company provided at 20 hours per week
• Generous Paid Time Off – even Part-time!
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Free Staffed Out products, plants and flowers
• Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year!
• Co-op gear
• Paid community outreach hours
• Fun at work! We Rock!

Pay

Begins at $18.54 with additional compensation for experience

Schedule

Sunday through Thursday. You must be available for this schedule in order to be considered.

Serve Safe certified is preferred.

Location: 34 Cypress St Keene, NH 03431