Meat Cutter at Skagit Valley Food Coop

Mount Vernon, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Quality Control, Food Safety, Meat Cutting, Pork Cutting, Beef Cutting, Lamb Cutting, Chicken Cutting, Recipe Following, Meat Smoking, Deboning, Grinding, Fish Filleting, Stock Rotation, Sanitation Practices, Equipment Operation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Responsible for producing consistent, high-quality food to be served in the meat, seafood cases. Provides excellent and knowledgeable customer service. Meets or exceeds all standards of food safety and minimizes waste. Wage Range: $18.00-$23.00/hour Full-time, variable hours, Open Availability Requirements Provides excellent customer service by actively engaging and educating customers about department products Practices quality control standards of the Department Wraps meat and seafood in accordance with Department standards Knowledge of how to cut pork, beef, lamb and chicken Must know how to follow recipe directions Knowledge of smoking meat Prepares variety of meats to cut, debone, grind, wrap, label, and stock Fillets fish to keep stock levels fresh and full in case Practices proper rotation in accordance with Department Standards Strictly follows health and sanitation practices Maintains order and cleanliness in back stock areas, including walk-in cooler, freezer, dry storage, and packaging back stock areas Skilled in the use of scales, wrap stations, vacuum sealer and other applicable equipment Labels and prices products prior to display Sets up case in accordance with Department Standards Maintains attractive, clean product displays in service and self-serve meat, seafood cases Practices proper stock rotation, FIFO “first in first out” Detail oriented in all aspects of merchandising, including proper pricing, sell by dates, packed on dates and proper signage in accordance with Department standards Follows ordering guidelines and practices as directed by Manager Checks in and receives all product as directed Reports cost changes, shortages or miss picked items to Manager Records all credits identified upon product receipt Handles paper work consistent with established practices in our HACCP Plan Pays close attention to detail with all aspects of ordering/receiving in accordance to Department standards Knowledge of all meat cuts – pork, beef, lamb, chicken, and a variety of seafood that are sold at the Co-op Other duties as assigned Job Qualifications Previous food service experience required Previous meat cutting experience preferred Ability to work independently and efficiently Ability to work closely and cooperatively with others Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance and to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Ability to maintain current food handler card Must be at least 18 years of age Essential Physical Requirements Ability to use knives, meat grinder, shrink wrapper, label maker, and other department equipment safely Prolonged standing and walking Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands Ability to lift 50 lbs. often, up to 70 lbs. occasionally Repetitive tasks such as cutting, wrapping, and labeling product Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals Exposure to temperatures such as walk-in coolers and freezers for long periods of time Benefits—Depending on Hours Worked 25% Employee Discount Lunch Discount Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Long Term Disability Life Insurance 401(k) Paid Time Off IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Responsibilities

The primary responsibility involves producing consistent, high-quality meat and seafood products for display cases while providing knowledgeable customer service. This includes meeting food safety standards, minimizing waste, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of all back stock and display areas.