Fully Trained Meat Cutter

New Pioneer Food Co-op • Cedar Rapids, IA

just now • $19

About The Position

Join Our Team
New Pi is a food co-operative, owned by over 30,000 members, home-grown in Iowa. We are a grocery store that features organic and Iowa grown produce, house-cut meats - many from small, local farms, hearth breads, and made-from-scratch deli meals, sides and desserts. Learn more.

Now Hiring: Fully Trained Meat Cutter
Cut and prepare local, thoughtfully-sourced and responsibly-raised meats and sustainable seafood for our customers.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a journeyman or above, cutting a variety of meats in grocery, restaurant, or locker/meat market settings.
• Outstanding knife skills and experience using machinery and equipment in a full-service meat and seafood preparation setting.
• Mastery of specialty products including sausage, smoked meats, and meal-ready preparations.
• Ability to perform whole animal breakdowns and create consistent, high-quality cuts with attention to yield.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and comfort in retail and counter-service environments.
• Alignment with New Pioneer’s commitment to organic, natural, and responsibly sourced foods.
• Attention to detail, cleanliness, and adherence to department standards.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English and perform basic math calculations.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled butchery across all meats, poultry, lamb, and seafood, including bone-in and specialty cuts, consistent with department quality and yield standards.
• Engage with customers and team members daily, providing knowledgeable, friendly service and answering product questions.
• Maintain daily case readiness by stocking and rotating product, and preparing items for full- and self-service displays
• Support department operations through inventory counts, culling of dated or substandard products, and participation in yield and margin goals.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work practices, including proper use of knives, equipment, and refrigerated/freezer environments.
• Lift and carry 50-75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Engage consistently with department team members and cross-functional partners using digital communication and operational systems, including Microsoft Teams, to support coordination, ordering, scheduling awareness, and timely information sharing.

Benefits

• At New Pi, we offer health, dental and vision care insurance plans for full time employees (after 60 days), paid life insurance + additional, short term disability, as well as 401k plans for workers 21 years of age and older after one year of work.
• Additionally, part time team members can participate in dental and vision insurance, paid life insurance and 401k after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked.
• As an employee, you and members of your immediate household receive 20% off nearly all Co-op products (sorry, no milk or alcohol) and 38% off all vitamin and supplement purchases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed