Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health support
wellness programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the natural and organic grocery industry, dedicated to nourishing people and the planet through high-quality products and sustainable practices. Founded with a mission to provide wholesome food and build healthy communities, Whole Foods Market has grown into a trusted and beloved retailer known for its commitment to fresh, responsibly sourced products and superior customer service. The company’s efforts go beyond just selling groceries; they actively support initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to fresh and healthy food for underserved communities, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and promoting environmental stewardship. Employees at Whole Foods Market are proud to be part of an organization that strives to set industry standards and create positive change both locally and globally. Working here means joining a community of passionate individuals who share a commitment to healthful living, sustainability, and social responsibility.
The Meat Team Member position at Whole Foods Market is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department within a company known for its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. This role involves providing support in counter service, stocking, and sanitation duties within the meat department, ensuring that all tasks adhere to Whole Foods Market’s high standards. Team Members in this position are key contributors to maintaining a fresh and appealing meat display, assisting with sampling programs, and delivering excellent customer service. As part of this role, employees will engage in tasks such as rotating products, checking quality, cleaning cases and equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations including food safety measures. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively within a team, maintain a positive attitude, and embody Whole Foods Market’s core values and mission.
The hourly wage for this role ranges from $16.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package called "Whole Benefits" which supports both Full and Part-Time Team Members. Benefits include eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. Team Members who successfully complete their first 90 days of employment may be eligible for a base rate increase. Whole Foods Market fosters an inclusive work environment, promoting equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristics. As a Meat Team Member, you will play a vital role in enhancing the shopping experience by offering attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable service to customers, helping to sustain Whole Foods Market’s reputation as a world-changing grocery retailer that prioritizes community impact and sustainability.
The Meat Team Member position at Whole Foods Market is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department within a company known for its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. This role involves providing support in counter service, stocking, and sanitation duties within the meat department, ensuring that all tasks adhere to Whole Foods Market’s high standards. Team Members in this position are key contributors to maintaining a fresh and appealing meat display, assisting with sampling programs, and delivering excellent customer service. As part of this role, employees will engage in tasks such as rotating products, checking quality, cleaning cases and equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations including food safety measures. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively within a team, maintain a positive attitude, and embody Whole Foods Market’s core values and mission.
The hourly wage for this role ranges from $16.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package called "Whole Benefits" which supports both Full and Part-Time Team Members. Benefits include eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other perks. Team Members who successfully complete their first 90 days of employment may be eligible for a base rate increase. Whole Foods Market fosters an inclusive work environment, promoting equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristics. As a Meat Team Member, you will play a vital role in enhancing the shopping experience by offering attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable service to customers, helping to sustain Whole Foods Market’s reputation as a world-changing grocery retailer that prioritizes community impact and sustainability.
Job Requirements
- No prior retail experience required
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- In an 8-hour work day standing or walking 6-8 hours
- Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Ability to perform motions such as 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 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
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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