Lead Meat Cutter & Butcher Mentor | Fresh Cuts Expert

Whole Foods Market, Inc; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Financial wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc in San Mateo, CA is seeking an experienced Meat Cutter who can cut, prepare, and merchandise beef, pork, and other meats with precision. You will train apprentices, supervise team members, and ensure safety, quality, and customer service standards.

This role requires 3–5 years of butcher experience or completion of the WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, with the ability to lift 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Expert meat cutting experience with ability to break down products into sub-primal and retail cuts.
• Experience training and mentoring other butchers or apprentice butchers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for team and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain WFM GIG policies, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Perform all meat cutting tasks, trim, cut, platter, and merchandise products with accurate signs and pricing.
• Train and mentor other butchers and apprentices; supervise team members in leadership absence.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer needs promptly.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment and ensure equipment safety according to standards.
• Open, mid, and closing duties; report safety hazards and follow lead on escalations.
• Assist with ordering and inventory management as needed.

Skills

Meat cutting

Customer service

Team leadership

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Education

Butcher Apprentice Program or equivalent training

Job description

Whole Foods Market, Inc in San Mateo, CA is seeking an experienced Meat Cutter who can cut, prepare, and merchandise beef, pork, and other meats with precision. You will train apprentices, supervise team members, and ensure safety, quality, and customer service standards.

This role requires 3–5 years of butcher experience or completion of the WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, with the ability to lift 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.