What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Cutter position at Boise Co-op?
Who We Are
The Boise Co-op, established in 1973 by health-conscious individuals, has evolved from a small food-buying club to a thriving community of over 50,000 active Co-Owners. With two grocery store locations in the North End and the Village at Meridian, and three sub-brands (Wine Shop, Pet Shop, and Uncorked Wine Bar) nestled within our North End shopping center, we've become more than just a grocery store; we're the quintessential local gathering place. At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to community connections, education, delicious food, and quality products sourced from trusted partners. Independent and caring, we lead with our hearts and give back to those who shape our identity. We are not just a business; we are your neighbors. We are the Boise Co-op.
We are seeking an experienced Meat Cutter responsible for consistently maintaining the desired level of production of fresh meats and seafood. Ensuring that product quality, freshness, and selection meet our merchandising expectations. They possess effective communication skills and work to build relationships with customers, coworkers and suppliers.
Responsibilities And Duties
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a grocery setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, up to 50lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Working Environment
Work is performed primarily in a grocery store setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.
It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.
Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The Boise Co-op, established in 1973 by health-conscious individuals, has evolved from a small food-buying club to a thriving community of over 50,000 active Co-Owners. With two grocery store locations in the North End and the Village at Meridian, and three sub-brands (Wine Shop, Pet Shop, and Uncorked Wine Bar) nestled within our North End shopping center, we've become more than just a grocery store; we're the quintessential local gathering place. At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to community connections, education, delicious food, and quality products sourced from trusted partners. Independent and caring, we lead with our hearts and give back to those who shape our identity. We are not just a business; we are your neighbors. We are the Boise Co-op.
We are seeking an experienced Meat Cutter responsible for consistently maintaining the desired level of production of fresh meats and seafood. Ensuring that product quality, freshness, and selection meet our merchandising expectations. They possess effective communication skills and work to build relationships with customers, coworkers and suppliers.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Seeks opportunities to greet and engage with customers.
- Maintains an atmosphere of customer awareness and an emphasis on fast, friendly, courteous customer service. Engages with and interacts with customers for suggestive selling.
- Maintains respectful communication with all co-workers.
- Maintains proper rotation of the block, Grab & Go and coolers.
- Ability to communicate with co-workers and follow written instructions.
- Produces house made recipes including several different burger recipes with beef, chicken, and salmon in addition to house-made sausage, hot wings, carne asada and smoked meat.
- Cut all roasts, steaks, stew meats, poultry items and seafood items to fill the meat and seafood cases as well as the Grab & Go case.
- Cut, grind, and wrap fresh meat products according to specific pars, ensuring the quality and freshness standards for our Grab & Go case are met.
- Stocks and rotates products in our retail coolers and freezers.
- Ensures trim specifications are followed to produce a superior product. Keeps trim to a minimum.
- Ensures proper temperatures are maintained in all phases of meat preparation, display, and storage.
- Prevents shrink by following production lists and properly rotating the product.
- Prevents sale of spoiled and/or outdated products by following company policy on weighing, labeling, and date-checking of product. Pulls products one day ahead of sell-by date or earlier if the appearance is sub-par.
- Ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, cutting room and retail Grab & Go cases as well as the full-service cases.
- Adheres to the Co-Op set of core values.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Department Managers or Store Manager.
- Ability to properly handle food products per State laws, health department codes and Boise Co-op standards.
- Ability to learn and retain product variability, perishability, safety and sanitation procedures, and all department policies.
- Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, divide and multiply) and compute weights and measures.
- Ability to perform primary duties with efficiency.
- Ability to work varied hours between 4:00 am and 11 p.m. any day of a 7-day week, including holidays.
- Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals in accordance with manufacture’s guidelines and instructions as found in our SDS manual.
- Able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Adhere to scheduled shifts and be ready for work when shift begins.
- Ability to consistently be at work and on time.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- High school Diploma or GED
- 2 years cutting meat in a retail environment.
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a grocery setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, up to 50lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Working Environment
Work is performed primarily in a grocery store setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.
It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.
Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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