Meat Cutter

Monadnock Food Co-op; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Gainshare

401K – Traditional or Roth

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Jury Duty Leave

Co-op gear

Staff events

Job summary

Monadnock Food Co-op in Keene, NH is seeking a Meat Cutter to cut, package, and merchandise local meat and seafood while delivering great customer service in a fast-paced cooperative setting.

You will stock departments, assist in displays, follow health and safety standards, and collaborate with managers; prior experience in retail meat is preferred, with benefits including discount, 401k, health coverage.

Qualifications

• Regularly lift 50lbs safely and stand for extended periods.
• Cut and grind meats as directed by leads and follow recipes.
• Maintain sanitary, organized work area and accurate labeling.
• Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Stock, rotate and maintain cases to keep a full, fresh department.
• Cut, package and merch meat products with uniform signage.
• Assist in planning displays and place items with correct labeling.
• Follow health and safety standards and USDA/NH requirements.
• Assist training of coworkers and place orders with vendors.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meat saw

Meat grinder

Cryovac

Pallet jack

Hand trucks

Box cutters

Job description

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/

Requirements

• Stock, rotate and maintain the cases within the department, sustaining a full and fresh appearance
• Assist manager in creating attractive displays with uniform signage
• Cut and grind meats as directed by the department managers or leads
• Adhere to health and safety standards and practices for department meat cutting and handling
• Follow Co-op recipes to make marinades and sausage
• Prepare and package products with appropriate labels while giving products a professional and appealing appearance
• Assist training co-workers in department knowledge and operations
• Place orders with vendors as directed by managers or leads
• Plan attractive displays with uniform signage; ensure displays are fully stocked, rotated, and fronted to ensure freshness and abundance
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date price, ingredient, and date labeling of items
• Assist 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 standards
• Follow USDA and NH State Law regarding the use, labeling, and handling of allergens
• Follow standard Sanitation Operating Procedures schedule including: deep cleaning schedules, good health department scores, pest awareness and control, and equipment maintenance
• Ensure proper storage and labeling procedures as per health department and organic standards
• Participate in inventory counts as directed by management
• Follow and update opening and closing checklists
• Monitor 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 safely
• Ability to be mobile throughout entire shifts
• Bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to communicate with customers and coworkers
• Sufficient vision to perform your job safely and accurately
• Effective communication skills in English
• Effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to customers and employees
• Operate equipment such as hand trucks, U boats, pallet jack, meat saw, meat grinder, Cryovac
• Handle knives and box cutters safely
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity and knowledge of current trends in the natural foods industry
• Experience serving the public
• Experience working in a retail meat & seafood department
• Environment includes frequently working in a walk-in cooler and freezer