Meat & Seafood Team Member

WHO WE ARE

We’re a community-owned natural foods grocery store passionate about high-quality food, sustainability, and the cooperative business model. Our mission is rooted in serving our community while creating a workplace that is inclusive, engaging, and supportive. We strive to set a high standard for employment practices by fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and growth. We’re looking for positive, self-motivated people who take pride in delivering excellent customer service, value the quality of their work, show up reliably for their team, and enjoy working together to make a meaningful impact every day.

Job Title: Meat & Seafood Team Member, Downtown Location

Reports to: Meat Dept. Managers

Status: Non-Exempt, Union Classification Level 1

POSITION SUMMARY

The Meat & Seafood Stocker supports the smooth operation of the meat and seafood department by receiving deliveries, stocking cases, wrapping and labelling products, and assisting customers. This role plays a key part in ensuring the department is clean, well-stocked, visually appealing, and compliant with all food safety and HACCP protocols. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and excels in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. Occasional fish filleting and light prep work are required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service

• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers, answering questions, offering product suggestions, and assisting with special orders.
• Educate customers about product availability, sourcing, storage, and preparation.

Stocking & Merchandising

• Receive, inspect, and accurately stock meat and seafood products following first in and first out (FIO) and rotation procedures.
• Set up and maintain an appealing, fully stocked, and properly labeled seafood case.
• Ensure products are priced and labeled accurately using established systems.
• Monitor product freshness and presentation throughout the day, removing unsellable items as needed.

Packaging & Labeling

• May prepare pre-packaged items for the self-service case, including ready-to-cook or value-added options as directed.

Seafood Handling & Light Preparation

• Fillet and portion fresh seafood products as needed for customer requests or case setup.
• Assist with meat or seafood prep as directed.

Food Safety & HACCP Compliance

• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene guidelines, including proper use of gloves and temperature logs.
• Follow the department’s HACCP plan and participate in documentation as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

Teamwork & General Support

• Work collaboratively with department staff to achieve goals and ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate needs related to inventory, back stock, or product shortages to buyers or leads.
• May assist with placing or confirming orders during manager absences or as directed.
• Support coworkers with daily tasks and other duties as assigned.