Meat Cutter (Butcher)-Full Time

Whole Foods Market; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated team members for a dynamic role in meat preparation and customer service. This position involves cutting, preparing, and displaying a variety of meat products while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Team members will also mentor trainees and maximize sales potential through effective merchandising techniques. Join a vibrant team that values quality and customer satisfaction, and make a significant impact by providing exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a team.
• Experience in meat preparation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, prepares, and merchandises various meat products.
• Provides excellent customer service and addresses customer needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Meat Preparation

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Time Management

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.

• 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.

Job Skills