We're looking for a part time Butcher to help support our meat program in our Cultivate Hope Corner Store. If you have fantastic knife skills, experience in butchery and have up to 10 hours a week to spare to help support the work of Matthew 25 then we want to talk to you. You could be a part of something really meaningful, giving back to the community and you'd be joining a small but mighty and super fun team of like minded people! If this sounds like something you think you might have time to fit into your week then please apply. Hours are flexible and we will work with the right candidate to make this work for both you and us. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)
● Meat Cutter for the Cultivate Hope Corner store
● Maintain a clean and organized workspace
● Assist and take direction from the Cultivate Hope Director / Corner Store Manager
● Maintain Linn County Public Health food safety standards and regulations.
● Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies.
● Display and promote company values.
● Regular attendance.
● Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)
● Caring about economically challenged people and neighborhoods.
● Desire and drive for your work to contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society.
● Commitment to the organization’s mission.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor.
● High ethical standards.
● Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment.
● Detail oriented.
● Ability to identify problems when they arise and resolve and/or notify appropriate personnel for support.
● Proficient knife skills
● Understanding of basic food hygiene practices
● Team player.
● Good understanding of weights and measures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE (include but are not limited to the following)
● Food preparation experience preferred.
● ServSafe certification is preferable but training will be given
● Clean and current Iowa drivers license preferred