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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 $16.00 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health support programs
Wellness Support
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading organic and natural foods supermarket dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Established with a vision to revolutionize the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market goes beyond being just a grocery store by actively contributing to community welfare and environmental sustainability. The company is deeply committed to initiatives such as funding school gardens, combating food deserts by increasing access to fresh and healthy food, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. These efforts showcase the company’s mission to create meaningful change not only within local communities but also on a global scale.

Whole Foods Market prides itself on its core values of quality, sustainability, and customer care. The company fosters an inclusive and dynamic work environment where personal growth and team collaboration are highly encouraged. A career at Whole Foods Market is viewed as a journey of both professional development and meaningful contribution, allowing employees to be a part of a socially conscious organization that prioritizes health, wellness, and ethical business practices.

The position available is for a Meat Team Member, a crucial role within the meat department of this esteemed retailer. This role involves supporting the meat team by performing duties related to counter service, stocking, and sanitation. Team Members are expected to maintain a positive company image by offering friendly, courteous, and efficient service to customers and colleagues alike. The role requires adherence to store and team Standard Operating Procedures and compliance with health and safety regulations specific to food safety standards.

The Meat Team Member ensures the freshness and appeal of meat displays by checking product quality, rotating stock, keeping cases clean, and maintaining well-stocked shelves. Additionally, they assist in sampling programs by ensuring sample areas are clean and inviting, and they are responsible for cleaning various equipment and surfaces in the department. This role demands punctuality, proper grooming, and readiness to work scheduled shifts including attendance at required training and meetings.

Customer service is a key focus, requiring the Meat Team Member to promptly address customer needs, employ suggestive selling techniques, and maintain a thorough knowledge of products. The position also involves maximizing sales potential through proper product handling, storing, and merchandising. Compliance with health, sanitation, Weights and Measures regulations, and safety protocols is mandatory to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Working as a Meat Team Member at Whole Foods Market offers opportunities to develop sales skills, gain knowledge of natural food products, and work alongside a team passionate about healthy living and sustainable food sources. This role is appropriate for individuals with a strong work ethic who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and who share Whole Foods Market’s mission and values.

The wage range for this position is $16.00 to $25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive Whole Benefits package for both full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and other team member perks. Eligibility and availability of benefits vary based on work location, length of service, and job type. New entry-level team members who successfully complete their first 90 days may be eligible for a base rate increase. Whole Foods Market is committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, religion, or other legally protected characteristics, promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Requirements

  • No prior retail experience required
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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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