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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
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Employee training and development

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned supermarket chain that prioritizes natural and organic products, dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with a mission to revolutionize the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market goes beyond being merely a grocery store; it acts as a world-changer by advancing healthier eating habits, supporting sustainable agriculture, and enhancing food accessibility to underserved communities. The company is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives including funding grants for school gardens, alleviating poverty globally, and ensuring that fresh and wholesome food options reach those living in food deserts. Whole Foods Market fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and purpose, inviting team members to contribute meaningfully to their local communities and make a lasting environmental impact.

The Meat Team Member role at Whole Foods Market is a vital position that supports the meat department through counter service, stocking, sanitation, and maintaining product quality and presentation. This role is an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates or those passionate about natural foods who aspire to develop their skills in a fast-paced retail environment. Working in this capacity requires a dedication to providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and fellow team members while adhering to company standards and safety regulations. Team members in this role must be prepared to engage in various duties such as ensuring fresh and appealing product displays by performing regular quality checks, cleaning, restocking shelves, and managing back stock.

This position mandates compliance with health and sanitation standards, including food safety regulations specific to the meat department. The Meat Team Member actively contributes to enhancing sales by demonstrating product knowledge, suggestive selling, and effectively prepping and merchandising products. The role also includes responsibilities like assisting in sampling programs, maintaining clean and organized workstations, and adhering to proper procedures for equipment maintenance and safety. Candidates must exhibit a strong work ethic, ability to manage time efficiently, and work with urgency while maintaining passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market's mission. The physical nature of this role involves standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in temperature-controlled environments including wet and cold settings. Additionally, flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required to meet the dynamic needs of the store.

Whole Foods Market offers competitive wages ranging from $17.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Team members have access to the Whole Benefits program, which encompasses an array of benefits such as store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness resources, and health and wellness support programs. The company emphasizes equal opportunity employment and values diversity, promoting individuals solely based on qualifications and business needs. This position provides an excellent pathway for those seeking professional development within a socially responsible company and a vibrant work environment committed to industry-leading standards of excellence and innovation.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • must be able to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • ability to use single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling hand motions
  • able to bend, twist, squat, and reach
  • ability to work with FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • able to work in temperatures around 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • ability to work in wet and cold environments
  • ability to handle knives and cutting equipment
  • flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • ability to use tools and equipment including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and 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
  • provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques
  • maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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