Grocery Butcher

$35,360 - $49,088/Yr

Whole Foods - Stamford, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Stamford, CT

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The position involves performing various duties related to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products in a new Whole Foods Market store opening in Stamford, CT. The role emphasizes providing excellent customer service, adhering to health and safety regulations, and supporting team members while promoting the company's core values and goals.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, platters, and merchandises products (beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry).
• Prepares specialty meat merchandise (i.e. sausage, oven ready products, and cured meats).
• Checks product to ensure it meets WFM quality standards.
• Maintains sampling program and monitors to prevent spoilage.
• Mentors and supports assigned Meat Cutter Trainee(s).
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed, and ready to work.
• Provides excellent customer service and addresses customer needs in a timely manner.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and ensures compliance with established procedures, including health and sanitation standards.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Requirements

• 14+ months retail experience.
• Working understanding of Meat team processes and procedures.
• Excellent cutting skills with the ability to break product down 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.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan benefits
• Eligibility for a store discount
• Paid time off
• Access to other benefit programs