Meat Department Associate – Fresh, Customer-Focused

Whole Foods Market; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Irving, TX is seeking a Meat Department Team Member to provide counter service, stocking, and sanitation support. You will help maintain fresh displays, assist with sampling, and deliver courteous, knowledgeable service to customers while upholding health and safety standards.

This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6–8 hours.
• Hand use: gripping, fine manipulation.
• Bending, twisting, squatting, reaching.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
• Temperatures: <32°F and >90°F.
• Work in wet and cold environment.
• Handle knives and other cutting equipment.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Use tools including box cutters and electric pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Ensures fresh, appealing display by checking quality and stocking cases.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Assists with sampling program; keeps areas full and clean.
• Cleans cases, glass, signs, uprights, coolers, smokers, floors, and drains.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; attends trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling; answers phones.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storage, rotation and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures (Weights & Measures).
• Maintains clean, sanitary workspace and equipment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Quality awareness

Label reading

Inventory checks

Clear communication

Time management

Fast-paced environment

WFM standards

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Box cutters

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Irving, TX is seeking a Meat Department Team Member to provide counter service, stocking, and sanitation support. You will help maintain fresh displays, assist with sampling, and deliver courteous, knowledgeable service to customers while upholding health and safety standards.

This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.