Meat Cutter

Monadnock Food Co-op • Keene, NH

76d • Onsite

About The Position

The Monadnock Food Co-op is looking for a talented Meat Cutter to join their team and help build a healthy, sustainable food system in Keene, NH. They are more than just a grocery store; they are a community hub where good food and friendly customer service come together in a fast-paced, cooperative environment. This role involves providing exceptional customer service by maintaining a well-stocked and attractive department, which includes cutting, packaging, and merchandising product. The Meat Cutter will also speak to local and organic meat and seafood options, take pride in their work and work area, and work effectively and efficiently within a team environment. A good work ethic, superior customer service skills, and the ability to work independently with speed and accuracy are essential.

Requirements

• Good work ethic
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with speed and accuracy
• Regularly lift 50lbs safely
• Ability to be mobile throughout entire shifts
• Bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to communicate with customers and coworkers
• Sufficient vision to perform your job safely and accurately
• Effective communication skills in English
• Effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to customers and employees
• Operate equipment such as hand trucks, U boats, pallet jack, meat saw, meat grinder, Cryovac
• Handle knives and box cutters safely
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity and knowledge of current trends in the natural foods industry
• Experience serving the public
• Experience working in a retail meat & seafood department
• Must be available Sunday through Thursday

Nice To Haves

• Serve Safe certified is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to shoppers by providing a well-stocked, attractive department.
• Cut, package and merchandise product.
• Speak to local and organic meat and seafood options.
• Take pride in your work and work area.
• Work effectively and efficiently within a team environment.
• Stock, rotate and maintain the cases within the department, sustaining a full and fresh appearance.
• Assist manager in creating attractive displays with uniform signage.
• Cut and grind meats as directed by the department managers or leads.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and practices for department meat cutting and handling.
• Follow Co-op recipes to make marinades and sausage.
• Prepare and package products with appropriate labels while giving products a professional and appealing appearance.
• Assist training co-workers in department knowledge and operations.
• Place orders with vendors as directed by managers or leads.
• Plan attractive displays with uniform signage; ensure displays are fully stocked, rotated, and fronted to ensure freshness and abundance.
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date price, ingredient, and date labeling of items.
• Assist in planning and implementing seasonal programs.
• Ensure food prep, work area, utensils, equipment and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting or exceeding health department standards.
• Follow USDA and NH State Law regarding the use, labeling, and handling of allergens.
• Follow standard Sanitation Operating Procedures schedule including: deep cleaning schedules, good health department scores, pest awareness and control, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling procedures as per health department and organic standards.
• Participate in inventory counts as directed by management.
• Follow and update opening and closing checklists.
• Monitor temperatures in cooler, freezer and cases.

Benefits

• 20% employee discount- including sale items!
• Quarterly and Annual Gainshare depending on store performance
• 401K – Traditional or Roth or Both! with up to 4% company match and free retirement counselors
• Health Insurance- 3 plans including an HSA option eligible at 30 hours/week
• Dental Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week
• Vision Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week
• Pet Insurance
• Short & Long-term disability- company provided at 35 hours per week
• $25,000 Life Insurance policy – company provided at 20 hours per week
• Generous Paid Time Off- even Part-time!
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Free Staffed Out products, plants and flowers
• Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year!
• Co-op gear
• Paid community outreach hours
• Fun at work!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED