Meat Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Training and Development
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a prominent American supermarket chain that specializes in natural and organic foods, renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community involvement. Established with a mission to nourish people and the planet, the company is deeply rooted in creating meaningful change that extends far beyond the grocery aisles. Whole Foods Market focuses on improving how people eat by providing access to fresh, healthy food, supporting educational initiatives like school garden grants, and addressing food insecurity in underserved areas. Their dedication also spans into alleviating poverty in developing countries, ensuring that their impact is both local and global. With a reputation as a world-changer, Whole Foods Market continuously strives to set new standards of excellence within the grocery industry, championing innovation, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

This particular role as a Meat Team Member offers individuals the opportunity to grow personally and professionally within a company that values community impact and sustainability. The position is retail-based and centers around supporting the meat department through a variety of tasks including counter service, stocking, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring the quality and appeal of the meat displays. This role is essential in upholding the positive company image by delivering friendly, courteous, and efficient service to both customers and fellow Team Members. Individuals in this role must adhere strictly to store and departmental Standard Operating Procedures, comply with health and safety regulations, and promote Whole Foods Market's core values and initiatives at all times.

The Meat Team Member is expected to take ownership of the fresh presentation of products by monitoring quality, rotating and removing outdated items, and keeping product cases and shelves clean and well-stocked. They contribute to customer satisfaction through excellent service, including suggestive selling techniques, timely response to customer needs, and clear communication. Additionally, the role involves assisting with sampling programs, managing inventory checks, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. Emphasis is placed not only on individual duties but also on teamwork and collaborative efforts to meet the company’s goals.

The position requires physical endurance, as it involves standing or walking for most of the workday, handling weights up to 50 pounds, and performing motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Team Members must also be comfortable working with knives and other cutting equipment, exposure to various temperatures, and using tools like box cutters and electric pallet jacks. A flexible schedule, including availability on nights, weekends, and holidays, is necessary to meet operational needs.

Whole Foods Market offers this role with an hourly wage ranging from $17.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. The company provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" to both full and part-time employees, including store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support. The inclusive and diverse working environment fosters equal employment opportunities and prioritizes candidates’ qualifications and business needs without discrimination.

Embarking on a career as a Meat Team Member at Whole Foods Market means joining an organization dedicated to personal growth, community enrichment, and environmental impact. Beyond just a job, it’s an opportunity to become part of a larger mission that revolutionizes the grocery industry while making a measurable difference in the lives of customers and communities worldwide. With support for ongoing training, clear paths for advancement, and a focus on well-being and respect, Whole Foods Market provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace for individuals passionate about natural foods and sustainability.

Job Requirements

  • No prior retail experience required
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand or walk for 6 to 8 hours during an 8-hour shift
  • Ability to use hand motions such as single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Ability to perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
  • Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • 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 the meat department
  • Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
  • Proactively reads labels and familiarizes oneself with various products
  • Assists with periodic inventory checks
  • Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully to Team Members, customers, and vendors
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions
  • Ability to follow directions and procedures
  • effective time management and organizational skills
  • Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
  • Understanding of and compliance with Whole Foods Market quality goals

Job Duties

  • Ensures 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 promptly and effectively and models suggestive selling techniques
  • 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 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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