Fully Trained Meat Cutter at New Pioneer Food Co-op – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Join Our Team

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 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: Fully Trained Meat Cutter

Cut and prepare local, thoughtfully-sourced and responsibly-raised meats and sustainable seafood for our customers.

What You'll Do

• Perform skilled butchery across all meats, poultry, lamb, and seafood, including bone-in and specialty cuts, consistent with department quality and yield standards.
• Engage with customers and team members daily, providing knowledgeable, friendly service and answering product questions.
• Maintain daily case readiness by stocking and rotating product, and preparing items for full- and self-service displays
• Support department operations through inventory counts, culling of dated or substandard products, and participation in yield and margin goals.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work practices, including proper use of knives, equipment, and refrigerated/freezer environments.
• Lift and carry 50-75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Engage consistently with department team members and cross-functional partners using digital communication and operational systems, including Microsoft Teams, to support coordination, ordering, scheduling awareness, and timely information sharing.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a journeyman or above, cutting a variety of meats in grocery, restaurant, or locker/meat market settings.
• Outstanding knife skills and experience using machinery and equipment in a full-service meat and seafood preparation setting.
• Mastery of specialty products including sausage, smoked meats, and meal-ready preparations.
• Ability to perform whole animal breakdowns and create consistent, high-quality cuts with attention to yield.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and comfort in retail and counter-service environments.
• Alignment with New Pioneer’s commitment to organic, natural, and responsibly sourced foods.
• Attention to detail, cleanliness, and adherence to department standards.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English and perform basic math calculations.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and 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: $18.75/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.