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Apprentice Meat Cutter – Crown Hill

Posted on September 7, 2023
UFCW 3000
Metropolitan Market
Undisclosed
18.94
 - $ 
28.70
 per hour
Seattle, WA
Health insurance, Paid time off, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement benefits, Employee discount, Life and disability insurance, Reduced tuition, Unlimited Orca Card
Applications accepted until position filled

Crown Hill Location

THE ROLE
Team members within our Meat Department have the opportunity to engage with guests through prompt fulfillment of guest orders, sharing knowledge about our quality products and ensuring our meat department areas are clean and well-stocked.  Our fast-paced environment requires team members to successfully prioritize between routine tasks (such as food display upkeep and organization) and immediate guest needs.  We seek outgoing, friendly individuals to help us deliver high quality, fresh meat products to our guests!  The Apprentice Meat Cutter will also be required to participate and complete a three year off-site training program.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’D DO
•    Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and sincerity; customize approach to meet guest needs and build rapport through individualized service.
•    Effectively assess, anticipate and follow-through on customer needs and questions related to products.
•    Actively work to remain knowledgeable and current in areas of responsibility, including product knowledge.
•    Move with ease from greeting to providing product information, up-selling, closing the sale, thanking guests, and inviting them back.
•    Effectively perform meat cutting responsibilities; minimize product loss while producing visually attractive merchandise that will appeal to guests.
•    Maintain safe environment for guests and team members; ensure hazardous conditions are promptly handled in an appropriate manner.
•    Ensure that highest quality products are stocked; appropriately remove and replace outdated product from sales areas on a daily basis.
•    Assist with the development and maintenance of product displays that create an exciting marketplace.
•    Actively participate in product promotions/focuses and community events.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
For this role, we seek candidates with a high level of self-motivation and initiative who are able to problem solve and have proven success working in a diverse team environment.  Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines; they will possess excellent time management and organizational skills.

Our team members deliver exceptional customer service and possess strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.  Hired team members will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of product information with a willingness to use knowledge to best service guests.

We strive to find candidates with knowledge of food safety, HACCP/Department of Health guidelines.  Ideally, our new Apprentice Meat Cutter will have completed an accredited meat cutting program.

WHAT WE OFFER
•    Competitive pay
•    20% team member discount
•    Medical, dental, vision insurance (very low cost to team members)
•    Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans)
•    Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans)
•    Company-funded disability and life insurance
•    Employee Assistance Program available to all team members
•    Retirement plans available to all team members
•    Generous paid time off benefits
•    Sick/safe leave provided consistent with local and state requirements
•    Reduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team members
•    Education support
•    Career development opportunities
•    Wage/salary range:  $18.94 – $28.70
The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
Employment may be dependent upon successful background check and reference checks.  All store employees must have a valid Washington State Food Workers Card to begin work.

About the employer: Metropolitan Market

Our company was founded on a culture of curiosity and respect for quality that has led to many ‘firsts,’ like introducing Copper River salmon to Seattle over 30 years ago. We value our heritage as the area’s progressive independent grocer. Knowledge and passion abound in each department, where thousands of recipes have been created over the years.

We’ve been filling our stores wall to wall with the tastes our neighbors love, because we love them, too. It’s a food-forward approach that has defined our philosophy since 1971.

About your union: UFCW 3000

UFCW 3000 is the largest private-sector union in Washington with over 46,000 members working in grocery store retail health care and other industry jobs. UFCW 21 is a chartered member of UFCW International with over 1.4 million workers in North America. We believe in the promise of America. A promise that our children can lead better lives than ours. A promise that with hard work and standing up for our rights we can make a decent living that includes a good wage health care and retirement.

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