Butcher - Full Time

Overview

This role involves handling all tasks related to cutting, preparing, displaying, and selling meat products while upholding a positive company image through courteous, friendly, and efficient service for both customers and team members. All duties must align with the team's standard operating procedures and uphold Whole Foods Market's core values, programs, and regulatory health and safety compliance, including food safety standards.

Primary Duties

• Butchering and merchandising various meat types including beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry.
• Producing specialty meat items such as sausages, oven-ready dishes, and cured meats.
• Ensuring products meet company quality standards through thorough inspection.
• Managing the sampling program and minimizing spoilage risks.
• Providing mentorship and support to assigned Meat Cutter Trainees.
• Maintaining punctuality, appropriate appearance, and readiness for all shifts as well as attending mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Delivering excellent customer service by promptly addressing customer needs and demonstrating suggestive selling techniques.
• Optimizing sales through correct product preparation, storage, rotation, stocking, and display.
• Adhering to all established procedures, including weight and measurement regulations, health, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace and equipment according to company safety standards.
• Performing assigned opening, mid-day, and closing tasks while ensuring correct signage and pricing.
• Reporting hazards and safety violations immediately.
• Taking on additional responsibilities as directed by leadership at various organizational levels.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive understanding of meat department operations and processes.
• Expertise in cutting meat into sub-primal and retail portions with precision.
• In-depth knowledge of various cuts and cooking methods for meats and seafood.
• Ability to visually inspect product quality and freshness accurately.
• Capability to analyze market information and communicate effectively with customers.
• Strong communication abilities fostering teamwork and respectful interaction with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Excellent time management, organization, and adherence to directions and procedures.
• A wholehearted commitment to Whole Foods Market’s mission and natural foods philosophy.
• High work ethic in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring a sense of urgency.
• Compliance with Whole Foods Market’s quality objectives.

Experience and Training

• Minimum of 14 months of retail work experience.
• Successful completion of the Whole Foods Market Butcher Apprentice Program or an equivalent training scheme.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Capability to lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for 6 to 8 hours per workday.
• Proficiency in hand movements including grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Physical activities such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching are required.
• Exposure to approved cleaning agents and temperature extremes ranging from below freezing to over 90°F.
• Work environment includes wet and cold conditions.
• Skillful handling of knives and cutting machinery.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Use of various tools like box cutters and electric pallet jacks is necessary.

Additional Information

This summary reflects essential duties and requirements but is not exhaustive. Job responsibilities may change with position level, location, and business conditions. Promotion depends on business needs and candidate qualifications rather than milestones alone.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly wage ranges between $21.00 and $30.00, depending on experience. Team members get access to "Whole Benefits," which includes discounts, paid leave, financial and health wellness programs, and other perks contingent on work type, location, and tenure.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The company is committed to promoting diversity and providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination on any legally protected characteristic. Assistance and accommodations during the application process can be requested from the local HR office.