Meat Counter Associate: Fresh Service & Merchandising

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking entry-level Meat Team Members in Buffalo to support counter service, stocking, and sanitation within the meat department. You will help deliver courteous, friendly, and efficient service daily while adhering to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining fresh displays, stocking, assisting sampling programs, and ensuring accurate pricing. The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with a physical ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to learn product knowledge and improve customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensures fresh, appealing displays and clean stock areas.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Assists with sampling; keeps sample areas full and clean.
• Cleans cases, glass, signs, and floors as required.
• Arrives on time and participates in trainings and meetings.
• Delivers excellent customer service and answers inquiries promptly.
• Maximizes sales through proper stocking and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary work and shopping environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties with pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Sell proactively

Product knowledge

Quality inspection

Inventory checks

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking entry-level Meat Team Members in Buffalo to support counter service, stocking, and sanitation within the meat department. You will help deliver courteous, friendly, and efficient service daily while adhering to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining fresh displays, stocking, assisting sampling programs, and ensuring accurate pricing. The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with a physical ability to lift up to