Butcher - at Whole Foods Market San Mateo, CA

Overview

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than the work you do—it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We are committed to setting standards of excellence and revolutionizing the grocery industry.

Meat Cutter or related Meat Department Team Member

• Cut, platter, and merchandise products (beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry).
• Prepare specialty meat merchandise (e.g., sausage, oven-ready products, cured meats).
• Check products to ensure they meet Whole Foods Market quality standards.
• Maintain sampling program and monitor/prevent spoilage.
• Mentor and support assigned Meat Cutter Trainees.
• Arrive on time, groomed, dressed, and ready to work; work scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings.
• Provide excellent customer service; address customer needs promptly and courteously; model suggestive selling techniques; answer phones and pages promptly.
• Maximize sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising practices.
• 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; ensure equipment safety and cleanliness.
• 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.

• Working understanding of meat team processes and procedures.
• Excellent cutting skills with the ability to break down product into sub-primal and retail cuts; extensive knowledge of different cuts and cooking techniques of meat and seafood.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• Ability to access information about market conditions and communicate this information to customers.
• Strong to excellent communication skills; ability to work as part of a team and convey information clearly to team members, customers, and vendors.
• 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; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

• Minimum 14 months of retail experience.
• Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program. UK exceptions may apply.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures below freezing and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment; handle knives and 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 purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list. Requirements may progress with job levels and business needs. Promotion depends on performance and business needs.

The wage range for this position is $19.50-$30.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits", which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility is determined at date of hire.

For more information, visit the Whole Foods Market Careers site. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer and hires based on qualifications. We encourage applicants to apply via our site.