Job Summary

We are seeking a talented individual to join our meat team as a counter service, stocking, and sanitation associate. This role requires providing excellent customer service, maintaining a clean and organized store environment, and working collaboratively with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a fresh and appealing display by checking quality, keeping cases and shelves clean and well-stocked, rotating and removing out-of-date products, filling ice tables, and performing other duties as assigned.

• Maintain back stock in good order.

• Assist with the sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean, and appealing.

• Clean cases, glass, signs, uprights, coolers, smokers, floors, and drains as required.

• Arrive at work on time, appropriately groomed, dressed, and ready to work; work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings.

• Provide excellent customer service, address customer needs in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques.

• Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.

• Follow established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintain equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.

• 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.

Requirements

• Able to sell proactively.

• Able to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.

• Able to visually examine products for quality and freshness.

• Proactively read labels and familiarize oneself on various products.

• Assist with periodic inventory checks.

• Able to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.

• Able to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.

• Able to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.

• Possess a 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 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.