Meat Cutter - Journeyman

About the role

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

Our Culture: Our Vision is to inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet. Our Mission is to ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems. Our Values include fostering high standards, acting with integrity, embracing stewardship, and taking action because we care.

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 the supervisors or appropriate meat department staff
• Merchandises the department to enhance shopping experience and maximize sales
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, and be able to travel to multiple store locations
• Must be licensed as a meat cutter
• Must have at least two years of experience working as a licensed, journey-level meat cutter
• Must be able 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 60lbs regularly
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable
• Holiday pay
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Parental Leave
• Vacation Accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked during the first 2080 hours of employment
• Sick Accrual – 0.033 hours per hour worked
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases
• Free Co-op Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Starting Wage: $31.65/hour