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New Pi is a food co-operative, owned by over 30,000 members, home-grown in Iowa. We are a grocery store that features organic and Iowa grown produce, house-cut and cured meats - many from small, local farms, hearth breads, and made-from-scratch deli meals, sides and desserts. Learn more.

Co-op Benefits

At New Pi, we offer health, dental and vision care insurance plans for full time employees (after 60 days), paid life insurance + additional, short term disability, as well as 401k plans for workers 21 years of age and older after one year of work.

Additionally, part time team members can participate in dental and vision insurance, paid life insurance and 401k after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked.

As an employee, you and members of your immediate household receive 20% off nearly all Co-op products (sorry, no milk or alcohol) and 38% off all vitamin and supplement purchases.

Now Hiring Meat Cutter II

Cut and prepare local, natural meats and sustainable seafood for our customers.

What You'll Do

  • Cut and prepare meats for our meat cases, using outstanding knife skills, equipment, and/or machinery.
  • Interact with customers and team members daily
  • Provide outstanding customer service in a retail and counter-service environment
  • Spend frequent and extended periods of time in chilled and freezer environments working with a variety of natural animal products
  • Lift and carry 50 – 75 pounds on a regular basis

    What We're Looking For

    • Minimum 2 years of experience as a journeyman or above cutting all varieties and cuts of fresh meats in a restaurant, grocery or locker/ meat market setting.
    • Knowledge of seafood products and preparation
    • Outstanding knife skills
    • Experience in preparing specialty products (sausage, smoked, and meal ready)
    • Demonstrated retail customer service experience and skills
    • Familiarity with organic and natural foods
    • Attention to detail and ability to work long hours
    • Experience on all machinery and equipment used in a full service meat and seafood preparation facility
    • Ability to read and speak English and perform simple math problems
    • Enthusiasm for working in fast-paced creative environment

        Additional Details

        This skill-based position requires a committed schedule which may include early morning, opening, closing, weekend, and holiday shifts on a regular basis.

        The Meat and Seafood Cutter 2 position is a full time, hourly position with a benefits package.

        Starting Wage: $15.85/hr

        Negotiable based on experience and cutting test results

        How to Apply:

        Interested applicants can apply through our online application, by submitting an Indeed Resume, or by connecting to LinkedIn.