Butcher II
Location: 2817 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI
Status:
Hourly non-exempt, represented, 40 hours a week, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-5pmSupervision: No direct supervisory responsibility
Our Mission:
Willy Street Co-op is different from other grocery stores. We are proud to have a socially and environmentally responsible presence and make efforts to support local community non-profits and programs that involve food, nutrition and well-being, sustainable agriculture, cooperative education and social change. We're a group of employees who care about not only what we do but how we do it.
About the Role:
As a Butcher II in one of our meat departments, you will have the opportunity to produce high quality meat cuts and seafood products for our customers.
Who You Are:
You are looking for a way to utilize your knowledge and experience in meat and seafood to serve our customers and provide them with guidance and information regarding meat and seafood. You're passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
What You'll Do:
You will lead the efforts to create an exciting product selection at our meat and seafood counter, researching new items and adding recipes as determined in conjunction with the Meat Department Manager and Purchasing department. In addition, you'll collaborate with other members to support the following areas:
- Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form
- Shape and tie roasts use a boning knife and twine
- Cure, smoke, tenderize and preserve meat
Assure a safe, efficient, and clean meat department, adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.
Stay abreast of industry trends, natural and organic practices, recalls and warnings
Order product using SMS as needed, working with the Meat Manager to maintain proper inventory levels
Adhere to proper receiving protocols that ensure delivery quality and accurate quantities per invoice
Complete inventory and enter product loss into SMS according to established procedures and time frames
Maintain effective working relations with suppliers
Work closely with the Logistics staff to ensure accurate data management including inventory numbers, ingredients, recipes and correct pricing
Assist as needed with daily operations, routines, and procedures. Record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks and keep records of meat transfers.
Effectively use all department equipment
Comply with all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the meat department
Assist with preparations for Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and other inspections
Maintain daily temperature and production logs accurately
Greet and offer assistance to customers
Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect
Know product locations in order to assist customers in finding what they need throughout the store
Abide by all Co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents
Participate in required training and meetings
Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor
What You Bring: This role requires the following education, experience, skills and abilities:
- At least 2 years of experience as a Butcher
- Knowledge of grades of meat
- Knowledge of HACCP plan and Servsafe principles
- A positive attitude and collaborative spirit
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Willingness to be open, to learn and take on new responsibilities
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Effective communication skills in English
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle multiple demands and adhere to deadlines
Nice-to-Haves: It's a bonus if you have one or more of the following:
- Previous experience with seafood
- Education or training in meat cutting, butchery, or other culinary field
- Previous experience working in a co-operative structure
What You'll Get:
Willy Street Co-op is one of Madison's best-kept secrets in terms of a great place to work. As part of a full benefits package, we offer flexible schedules and great co-workers, along with the following:
- Amazing health insurance benefits with low deductibles and out of pocket maximums (for full-time employees)
- Employer-paid dental and life insurance benefits (for full-time employees)
- Voluntary benefit plans, including vision and disability coverage (for full-time employees)
- Paid Time Off 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employee discount at our stores, wellness coupons, bike-to-work reimbursement, and much more!
Physical Requirements:- Standing, walking, bending, sitting and reaching
- Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
- Specific vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and adjust to focus
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds
Work Environment:
Fast paced retail environment with food service equipment and coolers and in cold/hot working conditions (i.e. cooler or near heated surfaces). Other high to moderate noise including but not limited to computers, cash registers, paging, telephones, music and human voices.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an 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 the work environment change.
