Meat Lead

Overview

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.

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Our Culture

Our Vision 

To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet  

Our Mission 

We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems  

Our Values 

We foster high standards 

We act with integrity 

We embrace stewardship 

We take action because we care 

Statement of Equity and Inclusion

PCC is committed to welcoming people of all identities, cultures, and backgrounds. As a triple bottom line cooperative, our vision, mission and values stand firmly rooted in the nourishment and well-being of our planet, its people and communities.

While racism and colonialism continue to play a significant role in shaping food systems, PCC is committed to cultivating justice-centered relationships that do not exploit.

PCC does not tolerate bigoted behavior within our community. Accordingly, we take action to foster a safe and inclusive environment.

PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate Kindness
• Focus on the customer
• Instill trust
• Value diversity

In addition, PCC Leaders are expected to:

• Build Effective Teams
• Ensure Accountability
• Inspire Others

Main Job 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 

Qualifications and Skills

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

Benefits and Perks

• 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 –.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/

Additional Details

Reports to: Meat Coordinator

Salary : $28 - $0