Master Butcher: Fresh Cuts, Sausage & Training

Whole Foods Market; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Washington state is seeking an experienced Meat Cutter to prepare and merchandise meat products, ensuring quality and freshness. You will mentor trainees, uphold sanitation standards, and deliver excellent customer service while maintaining accurate pricing and displays.

The role requires 14+ months of retail experience and completion of the WFM Butcher Apprentice Program or equivalent training, with the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 14+ months retail experience.
• Completion of WFM Butcher Apprentice Program or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, platters, and merchandises products (beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry).
• Prepares specialty meat merchandise (sausage, oven ready products, cured meats).
• Checks product against WFM quality standards.
• Maintains sampling program.
• Monitors and assists in preventing spoilage.
• Mentors and supports Meat Cutter Trainee(s).
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; attends required trainings.

Skills

Meat cutting

Customer service

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Time management

Communication

Safety adherence

Education

Butcher Apprentice Program

Tools

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Washington state is seeking an experienced Meat Cutter to prepare and merchandise meat products, ensuring quality and freshness. You will mentor trainees, uphold sanitation standards, and deliver excellent customer service while maintaining accurate pricing and displays.

The role requires 14+ months of retail experience and completion of the WFM Butcher Apprentice Program or equivalent training, with the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.