Meat Lead

PCC Community Markets•Seattle, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Department Lead assists in overseeing Meat Department operations including ordering, processing and merchandising meat and seafood, inventory, and maintaining department cleanliness and sanitation standards. They provide mentorship and coaching to Meat staff, including setting the standard for excellent customer service. They participate in department planning including scheduling, budgeting, and product mix.

Requirements

Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
Journey level meat cutter
A high level of awareness of health and safety codes and the ability to implement systems to maintain compliance
The ability to demonstrate organizational and planning skills
Computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Office programs
Excellent leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills
Demonstrates creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings and weekends
Must be willing to accommodate transferring between PCC locations as needed, depending on the needs of the company
Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion and lifting 10–40lbs regularly
A Meat Cutters License is required
A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
If hired into this role, a Certified Food Protection Manager certification (for example ServSafe) is required (paid for by PCC)
If hired into this role, a CPR/First Aid Certification is required (paid for by PCC)

Nice To Haves

Background in retail natural foods industry and a passion for food and its preparation preferred

Responsibilities

Providing and modeling excellent, professional customer service and mentoring staff in this area
Assists in overseeing Meat operations including ordering, processing and merchandising meat and seafood, inventory, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards
Managing the department in the absence of the Meat Coordinator
Providing direction, supervision, hands-on coaching and mentorship to Meat staff
Participating in department planning with the Meat Coordinator including budgeting, product mix and scheduling
Mentoring and training staff to ensure that department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met
Gaining thorough knowledge of all meat products and meat services

Benefits

Additional $1.25/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 – Seattle Stores: .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
PCC Cooking Classes Discount
Free Co-op Membership
Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program
PCC Benefits Page: https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/