Meat Cutter

Central Market; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Market is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter who possesses a valid meat cutting license and experience at journey level. This role involves cutting, grinding, and processing meat, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a safe, appealing work environment. Join a fun and dynamic team that values authentic relationships and diversity!

Benefits

Hiring Bonus of $3,000

Discount on products

401(k) plans

Profit-sharing and pension

Scholarship program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a valid meat cutting license.
• Experience in cutting meat at journey level is required.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut, grind, and process meat using expert skill.
• Provide excellent customer service and product recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Manual Dexterity

Attention to Detail

Tools

Knives

Saws

Grinders

Scales

Job description

OVERVIEW

Do you have the craft skill of cutting meat? If so, you are eligible for major perks!

Town & Country Markets will provide a Hiring Bonus with a $3,000 value! Please reach out to [e-mail] for more information. Applies to this posting only.

WHO WE ARE

T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfeltservice, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community.

WHO YOU ARE

You are genuine andauthenticin your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in ateamenvironment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider thecustomerin your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and theenvironment.Pursuingknowledgein order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food!

WHAT WE OFFER (IN ADDITION TO BEING A FUN PLACE TO WORK)

We have a highly competitive benefits package ($5-$19 weekly medical premiums), vacation/sick time, paid holidays, premium pay rates, an Employee Assistance Program, a discount on virtually everything in our markets, 401(k) plans, profit-sharing and a pension, scholarship program and an employee referral bonus program. Whoa! That’s a lot of great stuff!

THE SMALL PRINT WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF

T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we’d love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING . . .

• Providing excellent customer service by answering questions, making recommendations and offering creative preparation & paring suggestions.
• Using your expertise and experience to cut, grind, slice and process meat.
• Ensuring that products are received fresh, properly packaged, rotated and well stocked.
• Operating a variety of equipment like knives, saws, grinders and scales.
• Maintaining the department so that is clean, appealing and safe.
• Supporting and following all safety and security policies and our sustainability programs.
• Demonstrating an attitude of service to co-workers by lending a hand and working cohesively.
• Operating within the Company’s Core Values & Company Brand (don’t worry, we’ll tell you all about this).

THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF . . .

• You’re sharp and think everything is better with bacon, including your job!
• You have been cutting meat long enough that you are at journey level & hold a valid meat cutting license.
• You have a ravenous appetite for providing outstanding customer service with a patient, level-headed, cool-under-pressure, positive attitude.
• You have enthusiasm for meat, love being a part of a busy team, and don’t mind traveling to other market locations on occasion to support their meat departments.
• You are motivated to take on new challenges, can roll with the punches, and are great at building relationships with a diverse group of people.
• You show up committed to work hard and with the self-discipline to carry out department tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• You communicate clearly, you listen attentively and you are comfortable asking questions in order to determine the best solution.
• You are flexible to work morning, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays. After all this is retail and we are open every day except for Christmas Day.
• You are at least 18 years old and have the physical ability to lift and carry 60lbs (beef is heavy), excellent manual dexterity and can bend, stoop, twist, reach and stand for long periods of time.

Entry Level CompensationUSD $25.15/Hr. Maximum CompensationUSD $28.70/Hr.