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 $19.00 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Store discount
Health and wellness support programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer known for its commitment to natural and organic products, providing customers with high-quality food options that nourish both people and the planet. As a company deeply rooted in values of environmental stewardship and social responsibility, Whole Foods actively supports community initiatives such as funding school garden grants, improving access to nutritious food in underserved areas, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. Beyond being a grocery store, Whole Foods Market positions itself as a catalyst for meaningful change, aiming to revolutionize the grocery industry with impeccable standards of excellence and sustainable practices. Being part of the Whole Foods team means more than just employment; it is an opportunity to contribute to wide-reaching impact within local communities and the environment by promoting healthy eating habits and ethical sourcing.

The role available is within the meat department as a Meat Team Member, a position designed to support various functions including counter service, stocking, sanitation, and general upkeep of the meat section. This role is integral to ensuring quality presentation and availability of products while adhering to health and safety regulations. Team Members in this capacity are expected to maintain high standards of customer service by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient assistance to customers and colleagues alike. This position involves tasks such as managing fresh and clean displays, rotating stock to ensure quality and freshness, assisting with product sampling programs, and safeguarding compliance with food safety standards.

Employment with Whole Foods Market is offered on an hourly basis, with wages ranging from $19.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. This position suits individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments and are passionate about natural foods and the company’s mission. Whole Foods Market also provides a comprehensive benefits package known as Whole Benefits, which includes access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, financial support services, and discounts. The position calls for flexibility in scheduling—including nights, weekends, and holidays—and requires physical capabilities such as lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varied temperature conditions. The company encourages personal development and advancement contingent on demonstrated performance and business needs, offering potential for wage increases after the initial 90-day period.

Overall, this Meat Team Member role offers a unique chance to grow professionally within a values-driven organization that emphasizes personal growth, community impact, and environmental responsibility, all while contributing to the provision of top-tier products and exceptional shopping experiences for customers.

Job Requirements

  • No prior retail experience required
  • must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing or walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • use of hands including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • ability to work in 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 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
  • 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 Whole Foods Market 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
  • 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
  • performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned and 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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