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Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Virginia Beach is seeking a Meat Cutter responsible for cutting, prepping, displaying and selling meat products while upholding quality and customer service standards.

The role requires 14+ months of retail experience and completion of the WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 14+ months retail experience.
• Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.

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 meet quality standards.
• Maintains sampling program.
• Monitors and assists in preventing spoilage.
• Mentors and supports Meat Cutter Trainee(s).
• Provides excellent customer service and answers phones courteously.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health and sanitation procedures and safe work practices.

Skills

Meat cutting

Food safety

Team communication

Customer service

Time management

Knife handling

Sales and merchandising

Education

Butcher Apprentice Program

Retail experience

Tools

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Virginia Beach is seeking a Meat Cutter responsible for cutting, prepping, displaying and selling meat products while upholding quality and customer service standards.

The role requires 14+ months of retail experience and completion of the WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.