Meat Cutter (FT) Meridian

Boise Consumer Cooperative Inc; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Co-op in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a Meat Cutter to cut, trim, grind, and wrap all meat and seafood to spec. You will prepare roasts, steaks and specialty items for full-service and Grab & Go cases, and produce house-made items like burgers and sausages to meet production goals.

Maintain rotation, monitor temperatures, and uphold safety standards. Strong knife skills, food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of meat cutting experience in a retail environment is required or preferred.
• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate is required.
• Adequate knife skills and knowledge of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, grind, and wrap all types of meat and seafood products to company specs.
• Cut and prepare roasts, steaks, poultry, seafood, and specialty items for in-case stock.
• Produce house-made items such as burgers, sausages, wings, carne asada, and smoked meats.
• Maintain rotation and monitor temperatures to ensure safety and compliance.
• Prevent spoilage by labeling, weighing, dating, and pulling products ahead of sell-by date.
• Keep work areas, equipment, and cases clean and sanitary per Health Department rules.
• Assist with stocking and displaying products in coolers and retail displays.
• Provide professional customer service and help guests with questions.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Customer service

Pricing accuracy

Sanitation

Mathematical accuracy

Education

Two years of meat cutting experience in a retail environment

Food Handler’s Certificate

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.