Meat Cutter

Description Do you have an appreciation for farm to table and a passion for premium, local cuts? The 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. If you're ready to bring your knife skills and a smile to a place that truly values local producers, this is the job for you. Provide exceptional customer service to shoppers by providing a well- stocked, attractive department; this includes cutting, packaging and merchandising product. Speak to local and organic meat and seafood options. Take pride in your work and work area. Work effectively and efficiently within a team environment. Must have good work ethic, superior customer service skills and ability to work independently with speed and accuracy. Serve Safe certified is preferred. The purpose of this position is to give exceptional customer service to shoppers by providing a well- stocked, attractive department; this includes cutting, packaging and merchandising products. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Co-op 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! Location: 34 Cypress St Keene, NH 03431 Schedule: Sunday through Thursday You must be available for this schedule in order to be considered* Pay Range: Begins at $18.54 with additional compensation for experience Monadnock Food Co-op participates in E-Verify Check out our career opportunities at: https://monadnockfood.coop/our-co-op/careers/ Not sure you have all the qualifications for this job, but it is speaking to you? Please Apply! We would love to meet you! Requirements Stock, rotate and maintain the cases within the department, sustaining a full and fresh appearanceAssist manager in creating attractive displays with uniform signageCut and grind meats as directed by the department managers or leadsAdhere to health and safety standards and practices for department meat cutting and handlingFollow Co-op recipes to make marinades and sausagePrepare and package products with appropriate labels while giving products a professional and appealing appearanceAssist training co-workers in department knowledge and operationsPlace orders with vendors as directed by managers or leadsPlan attractive displays with uniform signage; ensure displays are fully stocked, rotated, and fronted to ensure freshness and abundanceEnsure accurate, up-to-date price, ingredient, and date labeling of itemsAssist in planning and implementing seasonal programs Department Maintenance Ensure food prep, work area, utensils, equipment and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting or exceeding health department standardsFollow USDA and NH State Law regarding the use, labeling, and handling of allergensFollow standard Sanitation Operating Procedures schedule including: deep cleaning schedules, good health department scores, pest awareness and control, and equipment maintenanceEnsure proper storage and labeling procedures as per health department and organic standardsParticipate in inventory counts as directed by managementFollow and update opening and closing checklistsMonitor temperatures in cooler, freezer and cases Qualifications The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Regularly lift 50lbs safelyAbility to be mobile throughout entire shiftsBend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouchAbility to communicate with customers and coworkersSufficient vision to perform your job safely and accuratelyEffective communication skills in EnglishEffectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to customers and employeesOperate equipment such as hand trucks, U boats, pallet jack, meat saw, meat grinder, CryovacHandle knives and box cutters safelyAdd, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsHigh school diploma or equivalentFamiliarity and knowledge of current trends in the natural foods industryExperience serving the publicExperience working in a retail meat & seafood departmentEnvironment includes frequently working in a walk-in cooler and freezer