Meat Associate (PT) Meridian

BOISE CONSUMER COOPERATIVE INC • Meridian, ID

2d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Meat & Seafood Associate and support the preparation, display, and rotation of fresh products while maintaining top-tier standards for food safety, cleanliness, and customer service. This role involves hands-on work with high-quality food production and direct customer interaction.

Requirements

• A genuine desire to help customers and provide excellent service—we can teach meat skills, but a customer-first attitude is essential.
• A friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn about meat and seafood products, preparation, food safety, and department equipment.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
• Ability to learn to use knives, cutting tools, and department equipment safely and effectively.
• Basic math skills for calculating weights, measures, and pricing accurately.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, including guidelines for cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on department needs.
• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate required shortly after hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous meat department experience is welcome, but not required—we will provide training.
• Previous customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, attentive customer service by answering questions, helping customers find products, and creating a positive shopping experience.
• Learn about meat and seafood products, including different cuts, preparation methods, proper handling, storage, and rotation.
• Prepare house-made products including burger blends, sausage, hot wings, carne asada, and smoked meats.
• Stock, rotate, label, date, and merchandise meat and seafood products to maintain freshness and quality.
• Follow food safety procedures, including proper temperatures, storage, sanitation, and quality control.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked display cases, coolers, cutting rooms, and work areas.
• Learn to safely use, clean, and maintain department equipment, including saws, grinders, tenderizers, knives, and other tools.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity employer.
• Participation in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed