Meat Cutter (Butcher) - Full Time - Urgently Hiring

Experienced Meat Cutter (Butcher)

Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

As an Expert Butcher, you are expected to showcase high levels of knowledge and proficiency regarding the handling, cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat and poultry. You are expected to serve as coach and mentor to Butchers and Apprentice Butchers, supervise the entire Meat Team, and place orders when Team Leadership is not available. At Whole Foods Market, we uphold our Core Values and Leadership Principles by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Maintains WFM GIG policies, standard operation procedures, and quality standards.

Performs all aspects of meat cutting including achieving margin and preventing shrink; Cuts, platters, and merchandises products (beef, pork, lamb, veal, bison, poultry, sausage, oven ready products, and cured meats); Trains and mentors other Butchers and Apprentice Butchers including performing the duties of the Designated Instructor.

Supervises and delegates tasks to Meat Team Members, Apprentice Butchers, and Butchers.

Assists Team Leadership with ordering and inventory management including submitting orders in their absence.

Provides excellent customer service, addresses the needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.

maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.

Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

Extensive knowledge of meat and poultry, product claims, cooking techniques, and product origins sold within the local market.

Knowledge of living conditions of animals and the ability to educate the public on these issues.

Excellent cutting skills with ability to break product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.

Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.

Passion for natural foods, animal welfare, and the mission of Whole Foods Market.

Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program. *

• Expert meat cutting experience in a butcher role, usually resulting from 3-5 years of full-time butcher experience *
• Proven track record of training and mentoring other Butchers or Apprentice Butchers. *
• *In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. 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.

The wage range for this position is $19.05-$33.20 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.