Meat Cutter & Fresh-Prep Specialist

Whole Foods Market; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Financial wellness

Access to Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in San Antonio is seeking a Meat Cutter to cut, prep, display and sell meat products, delivering friendly service and upholding health and safety standards. Responsibilities include cutting and merchandising, quality checks, mentoring trainees, and maintaining cleanliness; you will work opening, mid, and closing shifts and handle proper pricing.

Candidates should have 14+ months retail experience and complete the WFM Butcher Apprentice Program; physical requirements include

Qualifications

• 14+ months retail experience.
• Successfully 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

Cutting skills

Meat cuts knowledge

Quality inspection

Customer service

Team communication

Safety compliance

Knife handling

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Education

WFM Butcher Apprentice Program

Job description

Whole Foods Market in San Antonio is seeking a Meat Cutter to cut, prep, display and sell meat products, delivering friendly service and upholding health and safety standards. Responsibilities include cutting and merchandising, quality checks, mentoring trainees, and maintaining cleanliness; you will work opening, mid, and closing shifts and handle proper pricing.

Candidates should have 14+ months retail experience and complete the WFM Butcher Apprentice Program; physical requirements include