Meat Associate (FT) Meridian

Paycom; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Co-op is seeking a Meat & Seafood Associate to support preparation, display, and rotation of fresh products while upholding food safety and cleanliness. You will engage customers, learn product details, and help maintain organized displays in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include stocking, labeling, dating, and merchandising, following safety procedures, and using knives and cutting equipment safely. Training provided; valid Food Handler’s Certificate required soon after hire.

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Certificate required shortly after hire.
• Previous meat department experience welcome but not required.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, attentive customer service by answering questions and guiding customers.
• Learn about meat and seafood products, including cuts, prep methods, handling, storage and rotation.
• Prepare house-made products such as burgers, sausage, wings, carne asada, and smoked meats.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Professional demeanor

Basic math

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Tools

Knives

Saws

Grinders

Tenderizers

Cutting tools

Job description

Do you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in high-quality food production, and love helping customers?Join us as a Meat & Seafood Associate and support the preparation, display, and rotation of fresh products while maintaining top-tier standards for food safety, cleanliness, and customer service.WHAT YOU’LL DOProvide friendly, attentive customer service by answering questions, helping customers find products, and creating a positive shopping experience.Learn about meat and seafood products, including different cuts, preparation methods, proper handling, storage, and rotation.Prepare house-made products including burger blends, sausage, hot wings, carne asada, and smoked meats.Stock, rotate, label, date, and merchandise meat and seafood products to maintain freshness and quality.Follow food safety procedures, including proper temperatures, storage, sanitation, and quality control.Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked display cases, coolers, cutting rooms, and work areas.Learn to safely use, clean, and maintain department equipment, including saws, grinders, tenderizers, knives, and other toolsWHAT YOU BRINGA genuine desire to help customers and provide excellent service—we can teach meat skills, but a customer-first attitude is essential.A friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor.Willingness and enthusiasm to learn about meat and seafood products, preparation, food safety, and department equipment.Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment.Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety.Ability to learn to use knives, cutting tools, and department equipment safely and effectively.Basic math skills for calculating weights, measures, and pricing accurately.Ability to follow safety procedures, including guidelines for cleaning chemicals and equipment.Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on department needs.EXPERIENCEPrevious meat department experience is welcome, but not required—we will provide training.Previous customer service experience is preferred.Valid Food Handler’s Certificate required shortly after hire date.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis role requires the ability to work in a cold production environment with prolonged standing and frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting. You must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs., use knives and equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination, and communicate clearly with customers and staff. The position also requires climbing step stools or ladders, repetitive arm and hand motions, and reaching above the shoulders or horizontally while stocking or retrieving products. Proper PPE—including gloves, aprons, and cut-resistant equipment—must be used as required.WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in refrigerated prep areas and a busy retail environment with frequent interruptions, customer interaction, and a strong focus on food safety, teamwork, and efficiency.It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone [phone].Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.