Artisan Meat Cutter & Specialty Meats Merchandiser

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an experienced Meat Cutter to join our Scottsdale team. You will cut, merchandise, and prepare beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry, while upholding strict quality and safety standards. You will mentor trainees, maintain a sampling program, and ensure accurate pricing and presentation.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, teamwork, and adherence to health and sanitation procedures in a fast-paced environment.

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 respectful 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.

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.
• Maitains 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.

Skills

Cutting skills

Quality checks

Customer service

Team mentorship

Communication

Time management

Meat cuts knowledge

Market information sharing

Team collaboration

Adherence to procedures

Food safety & sanitation

Education

Butcher Apprentice Program

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an experienced Meat Cutter to join our Scottsdale team. You will cut, merchandise, and prepare beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry, while upholding strict quality and safety standards. You will mentor trainees, maintain a sampling program, and ensure accurate pricing and presentation.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, teamwork, and adherence to health and sanitation procedures in a fast-paced environment.