Meat Cutter - Journeyman

Meat Cutters cut, prepare and handle all meat and seafood products in accordance with PCC standards. They provide excellent, professional customer service.

Location: Issaquah, WA (1810 12th Ave NW)

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent, professional customer service
• Cuts, prepares and handles all meat and seafood in accordance with PCC standards
• Maintains scales, labels and signage in accordance with regulations and PCC standards
• Receives product and may place orders as directed by supervisors or appropriate meat department staff
• Merchandises the department to enhance the shopping experience and maximize sales
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Must be licensed as a meat cutter at all PCC locations
• At least two years of experience working as a licensed, journey‑level meat cutter
• Ability to identify all cuts of meat, fish, and poultry
• Demonstrated skill in meat wrapping and handling
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of natural and organic meats preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to meet physical demands, including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting up to 60 lb regularly
• Current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, and travel to multiple store locations

Benefits

• Additional $1.50/hour night differential when applicable
• Holiday pay
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Parental leave
• Vacation accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked
• Sick accrual – 0.025 hours per hour worked (includes union and state accrual rates)
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• Staff discount on in‑store purchases
• Free Co‑op membership
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to PCC Benefits Page

Pay

• Starting wage: $31.65 per hour
• Night differential: additional $1.50 per hour when applicable