Meat Department Team Member

Skagit Valley Food Co-Op•Mount Vernon, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for producing consistent, high-quality food to be served in the meat, seafood cases. Provides excellent and knowledgeable customer service. Meets or exceeds all standards of food safety and minimizes waste.

Requirements

Previous food service experience required.
Knowledge of how to cut pork, beef, lamb and chicken.
Must know how to follow recipe directions.
Knowledge of smoking meat.
Skilled in the use of scales, wrap stations, vacuum sealer and other applicable equipment.
Ability to work independently and efficiently.
Ability to work closely and cooperatively with others.
Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times.
Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines.
Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential.
Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance and to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to maintain current food handler card.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to use knives, meat grinder, shrink wrapper, label maker, and other department equipment safely.
Prolonged standing and walking.
Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating.
Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. often, up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
Repetitive tasks such as cutting, wrapping, and labeling product.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures such as walk-in coolers and freezers for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Previous meat cutting experience preferred.
Knowledge of all meat cuts – pork, beef, lamb, chicken, and a variety of seafood that are sold at the Co-op.

Responsibilities

Produces consistent, high-quality food for meat and seafood cases.
Provides excellent and knowledgeable customer service.
Meets or exceeds all standards of food safety.
Minimizes waste.
Practices quality control standards.
Wraps meat and seafood according to department standards.
Prepares a variety of meats to cut, debone, grind, wrap, label, and stock.
Fillets fish to keep stock levels fresh and full in the case.
Practices proper stock rotation (FIFO).
Maintains attractive, clean product displays.
Labels and prices products prior to display.
Sets up the case according to department standards.
Maintains order and cleanliness in back stock areas (walk-in cooler, freezer, dry storage, packaging back stock).
Checks in and receives all product as directed.
Reports cost changes, shortages, or miss-picked items to the Manager.
Records all credits identified upon product receipt.
Handles paperwork consistent with established practices in the HACCP Plan.
Pays close attention to detail with all aspects of ordering/receiving.
Other duties as assigned.