Butcher - Full Time

Wholefoods Market; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Team Members to join their meat department. This role involves cutting, preparing, and merchandising a variety of meat products while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing exceptional customer service and supporting team members. You will play a vital role in maintaining the quality standards and promoting the store's values. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform meat cutting and preparation duties.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, prepares, and merchandises various meat products.
• Provides excellent customer service and supports trainees.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Meat Preparation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Job 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