Meat Cutter - Journeyman

Puget Consumers Co-op; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,834 - 49,612; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Vacation Accrual

Sick Accrual

Employee Discounts

Pension through UFCW 3000

Job summary

Puget Consumers Co-op is hiring Meat Cutters in Seattle to cut, prepare, and manage all meat and seafood products while ensuring quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience, a Food Worker Card, and provide exceptional customer service.

The role includes various responsibilities such as maintaining department hygiene and stock levels, along with a requirement to work flexible shifts. Benefits include medical insurance, vacation accrual, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a licensed, journey-level meat cutter.
• Must be able to lift up to 60lbs regularly.
• Willingness to work various shifts and travel to multiple store locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Prepare and handle meat and seafood products according to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the department.

Skills

Customer service

Meat cutting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health

Job description

Overview

Meat Cutters cut, prepare and handle all meat and seafood products in accordance with PCC standards. They provide excellent, professional customer service.

Job Locations

US-WA-Central District - Seattle

Address

2230 East Union Street

Our Culture

Our Vision

To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet

Our Mission

We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems

Our Values

We foster high standards

We act with integrity

We embrace stewardship

We take action because we care

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate Kindness
• Focus on the customer
• Instill trust
• Value diversity

Main Job Responsibilities

• 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 PCCstandards
• Receives product and may place orders as directed by the supervisors or appropriate meat department staff
• Merchandises the department to enhance shopping experience and maximize sales
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, and be able to travel to multiple store locations
• It is a requirement at all PCC locations that meat cutters are licensed.
• Willingness to work at all PCC locations
• Must have at least two years of experience working as a licensed, journey-level meat cutter
• Must be able to identify all cuts of meat, fish, and poultry
• Demonstrated skill in meat wrapping and handling
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of natural and organic meats preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to meet physical demands, including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting up to 60lbs regularly
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits and Perks

• Additional $1.25/hour Night Differential when applicable. Holiday pay.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Parental Leave
• Vacation Accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked during the first 2080 hours of employment
• Sick Accrual –
• Seattle Stores (BL, CD, CC, DT, FR, GL, GV, VR, WS): .033 hours per hour worked (Includes Union, State, and City Accrual Rates)
• Outside of Seattle Stores (BV, BT, BR, ED, IS, KL, RD): .025 hours per hour worked (Includes Union and State Accrual Rates)
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases
• PCC Cooking Classes Discount
• Free Co-op Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

PCC Benefits Page:

• https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/

Comp Details

Starting Wage: $30.65/hour