Meat Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time Seasonal

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
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Access to team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods grocery retailer with a passionate commitment to nourishing people and the planet. With stores across the United States, this well-established company is dedicated not only to offering high-quality food products but also to creating meaningful change in communities through initiatives like funding school garden grants, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and supporting poverty alleviation in developing countries. Whole Foods Market fosters a culture of personal growth and community impact, making it a workplace where employees can thrive while making a positive difference. As a recognized leader in the grocery industry, the company continuously sets new standards of excellence and innovation.

The role at Whole Foods Market as a Meat Team Member focuses on supporting the meat department through various duties including counter service, stocking, sanitation, and customer engagement. This position requires ensuring a fresh and appealing meat display by maintaining case cleanliness, rotating products, and managing inventory. As a team member, you will provide courteous and efficient service to both customers and fellow team members, creating a welcoming shopping environment. The job requires compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and company procedures. It involves handling tools and equipment safely and working in a physically demanding environment where lifting, standing, and exposure to various temperatures are routine. The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $19.00 to $25.40 based on experience and comes with access to Whole Benefits, including health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and store discounts. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about natural foods and eager to grow within a company that promotes sustainability and community well-being. Team members have access to continuous training, career advancement, and a dynamic workplace where their contributions have a real impact.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to stand and walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • Proficiency in hand use involving grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
  • Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals
  • Ability to tolerate temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Capability to work in wet and cold environments
  • Skilled in handling knives and cutting equipment
  • Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to use tools and equipment including box cutters and electric pallet jacks
  • No prior retail experience required
  • Complete required trainings and adhere to standard operating procedures
  • Maintain punctuality and professional appearance

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to sell proactively
  • Basic knowledge of all products carried in department
  • Visual examination skills for product quality and freshness
  • Familiarity with product labels
  • Ability to assist with inventory checks
  • Clear communication skills with team members, customers, and vendors
  • Customer service skills meeting company expectations
  • Ability to follow directions and procedures
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency
  • Understanding of company quality goals

Job Duties

  • Ensure 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
  • Maintain back stock in good order
  • Assist with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing
  • Clean cases, glass, signs, uprights, coolers, smokers, floors, and drains as required
  • Arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • Provide excellent customer service, address customer needs timely and effectively, model suggestive selling techniques, answer phones and pages promptly and courteously
  • Maximize sales potential through proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • Follow and ensure compliance with established procedures including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
  • Ensure accuracy of signs and pricing
  • Immediately report safety hazards and violations
  • Perform other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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