Meat Cutter - BU

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Customer Experience Provide an exceptional shopping experience and friendly and welcoming environment for all members, customers, and co-workers Greet and engage customers in your department and throughout the store; model, and ensure they receive, prompt, helpful, attentive, and authentically friendly service in accordance with the Co-op’s customer service standards Assist customers at the service counter, fulfilling orders to their specifications; answer questions about product quality and uses; provide information about product, location of product, in-store promotions, and educational materials; engage customers by providing product suggestions and cooking recommendations Assist customers in locating products throughout the store; seek opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience Maintain a calm and friendly demeanor with all customers and co-workers in all situations Investigate and respond to customer questions and requests promptly; escalate to supervisor as needed Department Operations Following established procedures, perform all functions of meat production; safely use grinder, tenderizer, saw, and knives to cut, trim, and prepare meat products; wrapping, weighing, packaging and pricing, using correct equipment safely and following proper sanitation and food handling procedures Assist customers with their purchases, weighing, wrapping, and packaging products to customers specification Overwrap, package, and price product for sale Follow proper stocking, rotation and facing procedures, aesthetically merchandise and stock shelves/cases with fresh, high quality product; hang ‘out of stock’ signs whenever a product is empty on the shelf Alert supervisor to close dated/unsatisfactory product; recording as spoilage following established procedures Maintain department appearance and cleanliness including cleaning cases, ensuring sales tags are properly displayed, accurate, and in good condition; request new tags if needed, clean cases, shelves, displays and coolers Maintain backstock and work area cleanliness; sweep and mop floors regularly, wash dishes, sanitize all equipment including grinder, bandsaw, countertops, knives, cutting surfaces; organize and properly store/rotate inventory Perform and comply with internal and regulatory requirements regarding food safety, such as temp logs Receive product deliveries, ensuring order and invoice accuracy; process invoices and obtain credits as directed by supervisor, following established procedures Learn to place orders from suppliers; place orders as assigned by supervisor As delegated by department supervisor, assist in new employee on-the-job training through job shadowing and new-hire orientation of department processes in order to help new team members become proficient in specific areas and enable them to accomplish assigned tasks Participate in cross-training by helping to train others on your position job functions and by learning to perform the job functions of other positions within your department Perform all tasks consistently, according to department procedure, accurately, efficiently, and free of errors Organize time efficiently, prioritize, maintain focus, and stay productive Achieve established goals and expected results for the department Assist in keeping the store clean, orderly and organized, including but not limited to; retrieving carts and baskets, keeping floors, sidewalks and parking lot clear of debris, glass and spill clean-up’s, sweeping/spot mopping, dusting, wiping down dining tables, facing, parking lot cleaning, emptying trash and recycling as needed, and bathroom cleaning/restocking Become familiar with the products we carry throughout all departments and where they are located throughout the store Develop knowledge of the Co-op’s membership structure; be informed about benefits of membership and be able to explain them simply and efficiently Regularly check mailbox and/or email for important company communications and review posted memos Attend and actively participate in department meetings, store-wide and org-wide meetings, and trainings, as requested Assist in other departments/store, inventory counts, store-wide cleaning, and perform all other duties, as assigned Sanitation & Safety Maintain a safe work environment according to all department procedures – Safety Manual, federal and state regulations Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for position; understand and ensure safe use of equipment, including bandsaw and knives, safe lifting procedures and proper ergonomics Follow all procedures in sanitation and safe food handling, per California Health and Safety Code requirements - Retail Food Code REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Outstanding customer service skills, actively looks for ways to help customers Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team; ability to communicate effectively and be an active listener Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of tasks simultaneously, while remaining flexible in a fast-paced environment Ability to understand and adhere to all organizational and department rules, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to those listed in the employee handbook, CBA, and Health and Safety guidelines Works well independently but able to work closely and cooperatively with others when needed Approach all decision making with environmental and social impact in mind, actively seek ways to improve sustainability efforts in day-to-day duties and assist in implementing applicable sustainability initiatives Disseminate ideas, proposals, feedback, and other information in a clear, respectful, effective, and timely manner Can consistently perform all tasks efficiently, at an acceptable rate and free of errors, according to department procedure, as directed Accept feedback openly without defensiveness Accept direction willingly and follow through with delegated tasks Willingly accept and adapt to change Knowledge of the natural foods industry Maintain positive relationships with outside professionals and vendors Maintain confidentiality Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience working as a meat cutter or clerk, or in a meat department; knowledge of and ability to process various cuts of meat; ability to operate saws, grinders, and other meat processing machinery Possesses SERV Safe or Food Handlers certification, or able to obtain within 30 days of hire WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements Stand and walk for extended periods of time Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 75 pounds Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation Work Environment Fast paced meat department and retail floor environment.
At times may work with or near moving mechanical parts (i.
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saws, grinders, and other meat processing machinery, baler, dock equipment), in high precarious places (i.
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ladder work) and in cold/hot climate conditions.
Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to computers, paging, telephones, human voices, sound system and machinery.
Occasional job-related travel within Arcata and Eureka.
Customary Work Schedule This position customarily works a varied schedule which may include early, late, and/or weekend shifts with occasional overtime and the appropriate meal and rest breaks provided.
The position requires reliable dependable performance and punctuality, anything less places a hardship on other employees and store operations, therefore, regular and prompt attendance is essential to this position.
Employees are expected to report for work on time, appropriately uniformed and to accurately report all time worked using the timeclock and break sheet procedures.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements, and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform.
The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or a work environment change.
EEO STATEMENT: North Coast Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization