Meat Cutter & Specialty Sausage Expert

Whole Foods Market; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Boston is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter to cut, prepare, display and sell beef, pork, lamb, veal and poultry. You will maintain quality standards, assist customers, and support a clean, safe, and organized meat department while following store SOPs and health regulations.

The ideal candidate has strong cutting skills, attention to freshness, teamwork, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Prior retail meat experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Working understanding of Meat team processes and procedures.
• Excellent cutting skills with ability to break down products into sub-primal and retail cuts.
• Extensive knowledge of different cuts and cooking techniques of meat and seafood.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating this information to customers.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

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 knowledge

Quality check

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Food safety

Knife handling

Attention to freshness

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Boston is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter to cut, prepare, display and sell beef, pork, lamb, veal and poultry. You will maintain quality standards, assist customers, and support a clean, safe, and organized meat department while following store SOPs and health regulations.

The ideal candidate has strong cutting skills, attention to freshness, teamwork, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Prior retail meat experience is preferred.