Overview

Interested in a rewarding, hands-on and timeless career? Learn to cut meat and seafood, get free college credit and gain your meat cutting license at PCC Community Markets through our full time, paid, training program.

Job Locations

US-WA-Redmond

Address

11435 Avondale Rd NE

Comp Details

Starting Wage Range: $17.20 - $17.60 /hour

Our Culture

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

  

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 

 

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 

Main Job Responsibilities

• Commitment to participation in a 2 year apprentice program through South Seattle Community College to become certified as a meat cutter in accordance with Seattle Meat Cutters Apprenticeship program
• Receives on-the-job instruction and experience necessary to become a qualified journey-level meat cutter
• Become knowledgeable about the theory and practice of meat cutting in accordance with the Seattle Meat Cutters Apprenticeship Standards 
• Learns identification of specific cuts and types of meat and fish, stocking, receiving, pricing, grinding, knife skills, proper use of all meat equipment, maintenance of tools, record keeping, ordering, merchandising, department sanitation, inventory and customer service
• Provides excellent, professional customer service. 
• Cuts, prepares and handles all meat and seafood in accordance with PCC standards
• Maintains scales, labels and signage in accordance with regulations and PCC standards 

• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

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Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to take direction and apply what is learned
• Basic cooking or food preparation experience required
• Must have demonstrated experience of strong knife skills
• Basic knowledge of meat and seafood preferred, especially with an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices
• Must meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion and lifting up to 60lbs regularly
• Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work at multiple locations within the region
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required

Benefits and Perks

• Additional $1.25/hour Night Differential when applicable. Holiday pay.
• 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 –  .025 hours per hour worked (Includes Union and State 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/