Meat Cutter (FT) Meridian

Boise Consumer Cooperative Inc; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Boise Co-op is seeking a Meat Cutter to cut, trim, grind, and wrap all meat and seafood products to our standards of freshness and quality. You will prepare roasts, steaks, poultry, and specialty items for full-service and Grab & Go cases while maintaining safety and sanitation.

Two years of meat cutting experience in retail preferred; a valid Food Handler’s Certificate is required. This position offers early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed in a busy refrigerated environment with

Qualifications

• Two years of meat cutting experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate required.
• Strong knife skills with safety and sanitation discipline.
• Good math for weights, measures, and pricing.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, grind, and wrap all types of meat and seafood according to company specs.
• Prepare roasts, steaks, poultry, seafood, and specialty items for stock in cases.
• Produce house-made items to meet production goals.
• Maintain proper product rotation and monitor temperatures for safety and compliance.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, and cases.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Customer service

Attention to detail

Stamina in refrigerated environment

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Tools

Saws

Grinders

Tenderizers

Sausage stuffers

Cutting equipment

Job description

Do you take pride in delivering high-quality, expertly prepared meat and seafood products? Join us as a Meat Cutter and help maintain exceptional standards for freshness, food safety, and presentation while supporting strong daily production and providing excellent customer service.WHAT YOU’LL DOCut, trim, grind, and wrap all types of meat and seafood products according to company specifications to ensure quality, freshness, and consistency.Cut and prepare roasts, steaks, poultry, seafood, and specialty items to stock both full-service and Grab & Go cases.Produce house-made items including burger blends, sausages, hot wings, carne asada, and smoked meats to meet production goals.Maintain proper product rotation and monitor temperatures during preparation, display, and storage to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.Prevent spoilage and shrink by following established procedures for labeling, weighing, dating, and pulling products ahead of their sell-by date.Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, cutting rooms, equipment, and cases in compliance with Health Department standards and company policy.Operate and maintain saws, grinders, tenderizers, sausage stuffers, and other tools safely and efficiently.Keep prep, dishwashing, and storage areas clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation requirements.Assist with stocking, rotating, and maintaining products in coolers, freezers, and retail displays to ensure freshness and strong visual appeal.Provide professional, knowledgeable, and friendly customer service, assisting guests with product questions and selections.WHAT YOU BRINGStrong skill and accuracy in cutting all types of meat, seafood, and poultry to company specifications.Excellent knife skills with consistent attention to safety, precision, and sanitation.Thorough understanding of food safety and handling procedures in accordance with state requirements and Health Department codes.Knowledge of product variability, perishability, and storage requirements to ensure freshness and quality.Strong customer service skills with the ability to anticipate needs and respond professionally.Calmness, neutrality, and focus under pressure while maintaining efficiency.Ability to use cleaning chemicals safely following SDS guidelines.Accurate math skills for weights, measures, and pricing.Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on department needs.EXPERIENCETwo years of meat cutting experience in a retail environment preferred.Valid Food Handler’s Certificate required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis role requires the ability to work for extended periods in refrigerated areas with frequent standing, 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. Tasks also require climbing step stools or ladders, repetitive arm and hand motions, and reaching above the shoulders and horizontally when stocking or retrieving products. Proper PPE—including gloves, aprons, and cut-resistant equipment—must be worn as required.WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in refrigerated prep areas and a busy retail environment with frequent customer interaction, consistent movement, and a strong focus on food safety and teamwork.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.