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Job 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 the sampling program. Monitors and assists in preventing spoilage. Mentors and supports assigned Meat Cutter Trainee(s). Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings. Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, models suggestive‑selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously. Maximizes sales potential through proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product. Follows and ensures compliance with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices. Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; keeps equipment according to WFM cleanliness and safety standards. Performs opening, mid‑shift, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing. Immediately reports safety hazards and violations. Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership. Job Skills Working understanding of meat team processes and procedures. Excellent cutting skills with the ability to break 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. Capable of accessing market‑condition information and communicating it to customers. Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team. Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully to fellow team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to meet customer‑service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and team members. 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. Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals. Experience 14+ months retail experience. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds. In an 8‑hour work day: standing/walking 6‑8 hours. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals. Exposure to temperatures: 90°F. Ability to work in a wet and cold environment. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 or 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Poultry Science Association

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