Master Meat Cutter & Customer Service Pro

Whole Foods Market; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Washington, DC is seeking a Meat Cutter to cut, prep, and merchandise meat products. You will ensure quality standards, train trainees, and deliver excellent customer service while adhering to health and safety regulations.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, ability to work in a cold environment, and flexibility for nights/weekends. Prior WFM apprentice program or equivalent retail experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 14+ months retail experience.
• Completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.
• UK Exceptions may apply

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.

Skills

Meat cutting

Quality assurance

Customer service

Team collaboration

Time management

Food safety

Vendor communication

Strong work ethic

Education

Butcher Apprentice Program

Tools

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Washington, DC is seeking a Meat Cutter to cut, prep, and merchandise meat products. You will ensure quality standards, train trainees, and deliver excellent customer service while adhering to health and safety regulations.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, ability to work in a cold environment, and flexibility for nights/weekends. Prior WFM apprentice program or equivalent retail experience is preferred.