Meat Cutter Apprentice

PCC Community Markets•Seattle, WA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Learn to cut meat and seafood, get free college credit and gain your meat cutting license at PCC Community Markets through our full time, paid, training program. This is a rewarding, hands-on and timeless career.

Requirements

Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to take direction and apply what is learned
Basic cooking or food preparation experience required
Must have demonstrated experience of strong knife skills
Must meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion and lifting up to 60lbs regularly
Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work at multiple locations within the region
A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of meat and seafood preferred, especially with an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices

Responsibilities

Commitment to participation in a 2 year apprentice program through South Seattle Community College to become certified as a meat cutter in accordance with Seattle Meat Cutters Apprenticeship program
Receives on-the-job instruction and experience necessary to become a qualified journey-level meat cutter
Become knowledgeable about the theory and practice of meat cutting in accordance with the Seattle Meat Cutters Apprenticeship Standards
Learns identification of specific cuts and types of meat and fish, stocking, receiving, pricing, grinding, knife skills, proper use of all meat equipment, maintenance of tools, record keeping, ordering, merchandising, department sanitation, inventory and customer service
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 PCC standards
Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

Benefits

Additional $1.50/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 – .033 hours per hour worked (Includes Union, State, and City Accrual Rates)
Pension through UFCW 3000
Discounted ORCA Pass
Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases
Free Co-op Membership
Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program