Meat Cutter Apprentice — Paid Training & Certification

PCC Community Markets; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Pension

Discounted ORCA Pass

Staff discount

Free Co-op Membership

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PCC Community Markets in Madison Valley, Seattle, offers a full-time, paid apprenticeship to become a certified meat cutter through the Seattle Meat Cutters Apprenticeship program. You will receive on-the-job instruction at PCC while studying with South Seattle Community College to qualify as a journey-level meat cutter.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, knife skills, and knowledge of meat and seafood with a focus on organic and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking or food preparation experience required.
• Strong knife skills demonstrated.
• Knowledge of meat and seafood, especially organic and sustainable practices.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Flexible schedule and able to work at multiple locations within the region.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to participation in a 2 year apprentice program through South Seattle Community College to become certified as a meat cutter in accordance with Seattle Meat Cutters Apprenticeship program.
• Receives on-the-job instruction and experience necessary to become a qualified journey-level meat cutter.
• Become knowledgeable about the theory and practice of meat cutting in accordance with the Seattle Meat Cutters Apprenticeship Standards.
• Learns identification of specific cuts and types of meat and fish, stocking, receiving, pricing, grinding, knife skills, proper use of all meat equipment, maintenance of tools, record keeping, ordering, merchandising, department sanitation, inventory and customer service.
• 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.
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Knife skills

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Food Worker Card

Job description

PCC Community Markets in Madison Valley, Seattle, offers a full-time, paid apprenticeship to become a certified meat cutter through the Seattle Meat Cutters Apprenticeship program. You will receive on-the-job instruction at PCC while studying with South Seattle Community College to qualify as a journey-level meat cutter.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, knife skills, and knowledge of meat and seafood with a focus on organic and sustainable practices.