Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
Employee training and development
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a premier natural and organic food supermarket dedicated to nourishing both people and the planet. Established as a leader in the grocery industry, the company has earned a reputation for setting the standards of excellence in quality and customer service. With a commitment to sustainability, health, and community improvement, Whole Foods Market is more than just a grocery store; it is a catalyst for positive change. The company actively supports initiatives that include funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and fostering environmental stewardship. This dedication to social responsibility reflects the company’s broader mission of promoting wellness and sustainability on a global scale.
Working at Whole Foods Market means more than simply fulfilling job responsibilities; it means becoming part of a team that values personal growth and meaningful contributions to the community. The work culture encourages employees to develop new skills, engage with customers in meaningful ways, and be active participants in revolutionizing the grocery industry. Whole Foods Market values a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
The position available is for a dedicated Team Member in the meat department, a vital role supporting the meat team in a variety of capacities, including counter service, stocking, and maintaining sanitation standards. This role involves ensuring product quality, keeping displays fresh and appealing, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Whole Foods Market provides a competitive hourly wage range of $17.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package, known as "Whole Benefits," which supports the well-being of full and part-time team members through paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness, and store discounts.
The meat department team member plays a crucial role in delivering excellent customer service, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting merchandising efforts. Responsibilities include rotating stock, filling ice tables, cleaning equipment, assisting with sampling programs, and ensuring the accuracy of pricing and signage. Employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a fast-paced environment that requires a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Moreover, this role demands an ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment safely, lift weights up to 50 pounds, and work effectively in both wet and cold conditions. Adherence to the company’s quality goals, safety practices, and food safety standards is essential to maintain Whole Foods Market’s reputation for excellence. Candidates entering this role may not require prior retail experience as training and growth opportunities are provided, encouraging team members to build successful and rewarding careers within the company. Overall, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a company mission that prioritizes customer health, community impact, and environmental sustainability while fostering individual career advancement and job satisfaction.
Working at Whole Foods Market means more than simply fulfilling job responsibilities; it means becoming part of a team that values personal growth and meaningful contributions to the community. The work culture encourages employees to develop new skills, engage with customers in meaningful ways, and be active participants in revolutionizing the grocery industry. Whole Foods Market values a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
The position available is for a dedicated Team Member in the meat department, a vital role supporting the meat team in a variety of capacities, including counter service, stocking, and maintaining sanitation standards. This role involves ensuring product quality, keeping displays fresh and appealing, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Whole Foods Market provides a competitive hourly wage range of $17.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package, known as "Whole Benefits," which supports the well-being of full and part-time team members through paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness, and store discounts.
The meat department team member plays a crucial role in delivering excellent customer service, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting merchandising efforts. Responsibilities include rotating stock, filling ice tables, cleaning equipment, assisting with sampling programs, and ensuring the accuracy of pricing and signage. Employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a fast-paced environment that requires a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Moreover, this role demands an ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment safely, lift weights up to 50 pounds, and work effectively in both wet and cold conditions. Adherence to the company’s quality goals, safety practices, and food safety standards is essential to maintain Whole Foods Market’s reputation for excellence. Candidates entering this role may not require prior retail experience as training and growth opportunities are provided, encouraging team members to build successful and rewarding careers within the company. Overall, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a company mission that prioritizes customer health, community impact, and environmental sustainability while fostering individual career advancement and job satisfaction.
Job Requirements
- must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8 hour work day
- hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures of 90 degrees fahrenheit
- ability to work in wet and cold environment
- ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment
- ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- ability to use tools and equipment including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
Job Qualifications
- ability to sell proactively
- ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department
- ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
- proactively reads labels and familiarizes oneself on various products
- assists with periodic inventory checks
- ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow team members, customers, and vendors
- ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and team members
- ability to follow directions and procedures
- effective time management and organization skills
- passion for natural foods and the mission of whole foods market
- strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals
Job Duties
- ensure 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
- maintain back stock in good order
- assist with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing
- clean cases, glass, signs, uprights, coolers, smokers, floors, and drains as required
- arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
- provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and model suggestive selling techniques
- maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
- follow and comply, or ensure compliance, with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
- maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
- ensure accuracy of signs and pricing
- immediately report safety hazards and violations
- perform other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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