Senior Meat Cutter & Team Mentor — Fast-Paced, Excellent Benefits

Whole Foods Market; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking an Expert Butcher who will lead the Meat Team, mentor apprentices, and ensure high standards of meat handling from cut to display. This role requires expert knowledge of meat and poultry, strong leadership, and dedication to safe, high-quality customer service.

The successful candidate will supervise the team, place orders when needed, and uphold health regulations while delivering exceptional shopping experiences.

Qualifications

• Completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program or equivalent training.
• 3–5 years of expert meat cutting experience in a butcher role.
• Proven track record of training and mentoring other Butchers or Apprentice Butchers.
• Exceptions may apply for UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintains WFM GIG policies, SOPs and quality standards.
• Performs meat cutting, trimming specifications, and special orders.
• Cuts, platters, and merchandises beef, pork, lamb, poultry, sausages and cured meats.
• Trains and mentors other Butchers and Apprentice Butchers.
• Supervises Meat Team Members and delegates tasks.
• Acts as point person in absence of Team Leadership.
• Assists with ordering and inventory management.
• Delivers excellent customer service and responds to customer needs.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary work and shopping environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.

Skills

Meat and poultry knowledge

Cutting skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Customer service

Food safety

Communication

Education

WFM Butcher Apprentice Program

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking an Expert Butcher who will lead the Meat Team, mentor apprentices, and ensure high standards of meat handling from cut to display. This role requires expert knowledge of meat and poultry, strong leadership, and dedication to safe, high-quality customer service.

The successful candidate will supervise the team, place orders when needed, and uphold health regulations while delivering exceptional shopping experiences.