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Boise Co-op Market · 4 days ago

Meat Associate (FT) (8-hr shifts, between 8am and 9pm, any day, including weekends)

Village Store - Meridian, ID 83646

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $17/hr

Boise Co-op Market is seeking a Meat Associate to support the preparation, display, and rotation of fresh meat products. The role involves maintaining food safety standards, ensuring product freshness, and providing excellent customer service.

GroceryRetailShopping

No H1B

Responsibilities

Produce house-made recipes including burger blends, sausage, hot wings, carne asada, and smoked meats

Ensure proper transferring, cooling, labeling, dating, and storing of meat items while maintaining correct product rotation

Maintain proper temperatures during all phases of meat and seafood preparation, display, and storage

Stock and rotate meat and seafood products in coolers, freezers, and retail cases to ensure freshness and compliance

Prevent the sale of spoiled or outdated products by following company policies on weighing, labeling, date-checking, and product pulling

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas, equipment, cutting rooms, Grab & Go cases, and full-service cases

Break down and clean saws, grinders, tenderizers, cases, and other equipment safely and thoroughly

Ensure display cases, coolers, and storage areas meet Health Department and Co-op standards for cleanliness, organization, and proper stocking

Complete temperature checks and quality control logs in accordance with company and regulatory standards

Provide courteous, knowledgeable service to customers by answering questions and supporting a positive shopping experience

Qualification

Food safety knowledgeMeat product knowledgeCustomer service skillsKnife skillsBasic math skillsSanitation practicesAttention to detail

Required

Professionalism, neutrality, and calmness under pressure with strong attention to detail

Excellent customer service skills paired with a friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor

Working knowledge of meat products, including cuts, perishability, and proper storage techniques

Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation practices, and compliance with state and Health Department regulations

Ability to use knives and cutting tools safely and effectively while following all safety protocols

Basic math skills for calculating weights, measures, and pricing accurately

Ability to use cleaning chemicals safely per SDS and manufacturer guidelines

Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on department needs

Valid Food Handler's Certificate required shortly after hire date

This role requires the ability to work in a cold production environment with prolonged standing and frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting

You must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs

Use knives and equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination

Communicate clearly with customers and staff

Climbing step stools or ladders, repetitive arm and hand motions, and reaching above the shoulders or horizontally while stocking or retrieving products

Proper PPE—including gloves, aprons, and cut-resistant equipment—must be used as required