Overview
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This range is provided by Whole Foods Market. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$15.00/hr - $19.50/hr
Responsibilities
* Cuts, platters, and merchandises products (beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry).
* Prepares specialty meat merchandise (i.e. sausage, oven ready products, and cured meats).
* Checks product to make sure it meets WFM quality standards.
* Maintains sampling program.
* Monitors and assists in preventing spoilage.
* Mentors and supports assigned Meat Cutter Trainee(s).
* Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
* Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
* Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
* Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
* Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
* Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
* Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
* Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
Qualifications
* Working understanding of Meat team processes and procedures.
* Excellent cutting skills with the ability to bread product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
* Extensive knowledge of different cuts and cooking techniques of meat and seafood.
* Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
* Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating this information to customers.
* Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
* Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
* Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
* Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
* Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
* Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
* Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.
Experience
* 14+ months retail experience.
* Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.*
* UK Exceptions may apply
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
* Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
* In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
* Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
* Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
* Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
* Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
* Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
* Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position.
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