Meat Dept Specialist – Fresh, Customer-First Service

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Seattle is seeking a Meat Team Member to support counter service, stocking and sanitation in the meat department. You will ensure a positive company image by courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members, and you will follow store SOPs and safety regulations.

The role involves maintaining fresh displays, stocking, assisting with sampling programs, cleaning cases and equipment, and delivering high-quality customer service while upholding health and

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to coworkers and customers.
• Ability to follow directions and health/safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a fresh and appealing display by checking quality, keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked, rotating and removing out-of-date products, filling ice tables, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Assists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing.
• Cleans cases, glass, signs, uprights, coolers, smokers, floors, and drains as required.
• 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 with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains 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

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Quality inspection

Label reading

Inventory checks

Clear communication

Customer service orientation

Following procedures

Fast-paced work

WFM quality goals

Team collaboration

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Seattle is seeking a Meat Team Member to support counter service, stocking and sanitation in the meat department. You will ensure a positive company image by courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members, and you will follow store SOPs and safety regulations.

The role involves maintaining fresh displays, stocking, assisting with sampling programs, cleaning cases and equipment, and delivering high-quality customer service while upholding health and