Meat Department Team Member - Fresh, Fast-Paced Service

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Melrose, MA is hiring a Meat Department Team Member to support counter service, stocking, and sanitation.

You will help maintain fresh displays, rotate products, and assist customers with a friendly, helpful attitude. No retail experience required; training provided. This role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to sell proactively to customers.
• Basic knowledge of products carried in department.
• Ability to visually inspect product quality and freshness.
• Ability to read labels and learn product information.
• Assist with periodic inventory checks.
• Communicate clearly with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Deliver information professionally and meet service standards.
• Follow directions and procedures; manage time effectively.
• Demonstrate passion for natural foods and WFM goals.
• Work ethic and urgency in fast-paced environments.
• Understand and uphold WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensures fresh and appealing display; keeps cases and shelves stocked.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Assists with sampling program and keeps areas clean.
• Cleans cases, glass, signs, and floors as required.
• Arrives on time and attends trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and equipment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; checks signs/pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Quality inspection

Label literacy

Inventory checks

Effective communication

Customer service

Follow procedures

Passion for natural foods

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Quality goals understanding

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Melrose, MA is hiring a Meat Department Team Member to support counter service, stocking, and sanitation.

You will help maintain fresh displays, rotate products, and assist customers with a friendly, helpful attitude. No retail experience required; training provided. This role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.