Boner Meat Job Description Sample

Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products.

All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. Team Leaders are required to spend significant time on the floor, engaging with customers, and pitching in to help whenever and wherever needed. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations.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 make sure it meets WFM quality standards.

• Maintains sampling program.

• Monitors and assists in preventing spoilage.

• Mentors and supports assigned Meat Cutter Trainee(s).

• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed 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 and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.

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

• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.

• Performs opening, mid, 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 bread 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.

• Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating this information to customers.

• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner 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 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.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

This is a part time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer.s needs and exceeding their expectations.

This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create An Incredible Place To Work and Shop. Responsible for efficiently cutting and processing the complete variety of meat products to achieve maximum yield and gross profit according to Meat Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and reloading salvage.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates must be at least 18 years of age.

PERSONAL SKILLS Exceptional interpersonal skills. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos [in English]. Ability to write simple correspondence [in English]. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other

associates of the organization who only speak English.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Complete Company.s training including but not limited to: new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate constantly works in a cool environment with an average temperature range of 34-36 degrees Fahrenheit and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Assist the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Lead and develop Team Members.Responsibilities

• Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution.

• Help foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.

• Partner with Team Leader to select, train, develop, mentor, motivate and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

• Model and deliver outstanding customer service.

• Follow through on all customer questions, requests, and resolve concerns as needed.

• Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling.

• Work with the Team Leader to achieve sales, margin, expense, and labor targets.

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

• Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.

• Train Team Members on proper organic standard procedures as they relate to cutting, preparing, displaying and storing meat and seafood products.

• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge; maintain awareness of new products and regularly incorporate new products into the overall product mix.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy

• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness

• Knowledge of different cuts of meat and seafood as well as cooking procedures

• Proper knife handling skills and knowledge of other cutting equipment

• Proficient mathematical skills to calculate margin, monitor profitability, and manage inventory

• Basic to intermediate proficiency with computer applications and programs including email, Microsoft Office, and operations related applications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• Meat Retail

• Seafood Retail

• 1+ year of Leadership experience

• Customer Service Focus

• Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control)

• Team Oriented

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

This is a part time position. Responsible for processing/packaging/stocking meat products according to Meat Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and reloading salvage. Perform duties of seafood clerk when assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates must be at least 18 years of age.

PERSONAL SKILLS. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos [in English]. Ability to write simple correspondence [in English]. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other

associates of the organization who only speak English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.

REASONING ABILITY. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS. Complete Company.s training including but not limited to: new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate constantly works in a cool environment with an average temperature range of 34-36 degrees Fahrenheit and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the

work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Perform duties related to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. Provide efficient and courteous customer service. Train and mentor Meat Cutter Trainees and other Team Members on various cuts and preparations of meat.Responsibilities

• Break down beef, pork, lamb, and poultry products into retail cuts.

• Prepare specialty merchandise including sausages, ready-to-cook products, and cured meats.

• Train Team Members on various cuts and preparations of meat.

• Ensure all cases and shelves are clean and well-stocked.

• Monitor product quality and freshness and ensure proper rotation of product.

• Model and deliver outstanding customer service.

• Prepare, package, weigh, and price meat products for sale.

• Receive, unload, and put away product delivery.

• Follow department procedures for preparing, storing, rotating, and stocking of product.

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy

• Knowledge of proper knife-handling and use of other cutting equipment

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

• Extensive knowledge of meat cuts and different cooking techniques for them

• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• 3+ years meat experience

• Meat Cutting - Advanced

• Team Oriented

• Customer Service Focus

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The Meat and Seafood Team Member works together with other Team Members to assure that all objectives and goals of the Meat and Seafood department and the store, as communicated by the Team Leader/Store Leadership, are met or exceeded. They will provide excellent customer service while serving and selling the highest quality foods, and abides by the strictest standards of physical and food safety, freshness and sanitation.

Essential Duties:

• Give every customer immediate and undivided attention.

• Follow through on all customer questions and requests.

• Keep department supplies filled and maintained.

• Follow established food safety procedures.

• Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.

• Maintain accurate retail pricing and signage.

• Sample department products to the customers.

• Take special orders and inform the Team Leader.

• Be aware of new products and their placement.

• Maintain backstock areas and coolers.

• Document product transfers, waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.

• Practice safe use of all tools and equipment required by the position.

• Practice proper care and maintenance of all equipment.

• Know and practice proper lifting techniques.

• Report safety violations and hazards immediately.

• Effectively communicate with all Team Members regarding proper department operations.

• Properly package and wrap products for retail sale.

• Wrap and store unused products in coolers.

• Help cross-merchandise product with other departments.

• Adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules.

• Attend all department, store and training meetings when scheduled.

• Accept and process product from Receiver.

• Answer telephones with proper etiquette when time permits.

• Assist other departments when necessary to facilitate customer service.

• Participate in regional and national sales promotions.

• Wash dishes and utensils when necessary.

• Rotate and fill meat and poultry cases.

• Trim and bone meat and poultry upon customer request.

• Skewer meat/poultry items for kabobs, marinate and/or stuff oven-ready items.

• Heat soups where applicable.

• Grind trimmings for ground meat (when certified).

• Make sausages where applicable.

• Rotate and fill seafood case, Trim and bone fish, crack shellfish upon request.

• Regular attendance is essential.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Store Leadership.

Job Requirements:

• Current participant or graduate in the applicable Southern Pacific Region Career Development program or equivalent from another region.

• Ability to work well within a team.

• Able to lift up to 40lbs unassisted.

• Able to meet physical job requirements.

• Must have a passion for natural foods.

• Able to communicate effectively with others and convey enthusiasm.

• Possess some customer service experience.

• Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented.

• Is available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department.

• Desire to learn all aspects of Team.

• Must have Store Team Leader approval.

Working Conditions:

• Some reaching above and below shoulder height.

• Some exposure to dust, fumes and chemicals.

• Repetitive use of hands and fine manipulation.

• May need to use a ladder or stool to reach product or supplies.

• Exposure to continuous background and occasional loud noises.

• Any item over 40 pounds requires a team lift.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

Works together with other Meat Team Members to assure that all the objectives and goals of the department, as communicated by Team Leader, are met and exceeded. Prepares all meat and poultry products for purchase by customers and assists them with product selection. Knows and abides by company sanitation and food handling requirements and standards.Job Responsibilities

• Always serve customers in a courteous, helpful, friendly and efficient manner.

• Work safely. Only operate equipment and knives after being properly trained. Know and observe safe work practices. Immediately report or correct safety hazards.

• Assure customer safety and satisfaction. Keep sales floor clean and dry at all times. Help customers in other areas of store as needed to facilitate customer service.

• Be always ready to serve customers: bone leg of lamb, skin chickens, bone turkey breast, prepare boneless pork roasts and gourmet cuts of meat, and answer customers' questions regarding cooking and meat selection.

• Become familiar with company purpose, policies, standards, procedures, and store merchandise.

• Become familiar with store policies and procedures including security, intercom & paging system, telephones, returns, etc.

• Stock and maintain meat and poultry display cases.

• Break beef hindquarters and forequarters into primal cuts.

• Bone and fabricate round and headloins for cutting and displays.

• Cut, trim, and platter steaks and roasts for display in meat case.

• Bone and roll shoulder clod.

• Roll or jet-net oven roasts, I.e., sirloin tip and bottom round.

• Break, trim, cut, scrape, and platter pork loins for display.

• Process lamb from carcass into various retail cuts (lamb leg, lamb chops, rib chops, etc.)

• Break and bone veal round for cutlets and ground veal.

• Cut chickens for breast and leg displays.

• Remove bone and excess fat from trimmings to make stew, cube stead, and ground beef.

• Grind lean trimmings for ground beef.

• Receive and verify all meat products and record according to prescribed receiving procedures.

• Keep working area clean.

• Know and always follow all food handling, sanitation & safety procedures.

• Know selling points of all meat products. Suggestive sell to customers.

• Keep products properly garnished and displays appearing fresh.

• Dump trash.

• Attend at all department, store and training meetings.

• Follow instructions and perform other duties as requested by the Department and Store Team Leaders.

Job Requirements:

• Current participant or graduate in the applicable Southern Pacific Region Career Development program or equivalent from another region.

• Strong desire to become the Meat Team Leader.

• Ability to work well within a team.

• Can lift a minimum of 15 up to 40 pounds.

• Able to meet physical job requirements.

• Must have a passion for natural foods.

• Able to communicate effectively with others and convey enthusiasm.

• Possess some customer service experience.

• Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented.

• Is available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department.

• Desire to learn all aspects of Team.

• Possession of a current Serv-Safe certificate is highly recommended.

• Must have Store Team Leader approval.

• Team Member must be in good standing.

• Team Members with written active Corrective Counseling's must disclose this information to the hiring leader when they are applying for a transfer or promotion.

• Team Members on an active Final Warning are ineligible to apply or be considered for transfers or promotions.

• Team Members must work 6 months in current position before requesting a transfer.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

Provides support as a Multi-Team Team Member, performing duties related to customer service, stocking, and sanitation in assigned department(s). All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. Team Leaders are required to spend significant time on the floor, engaging with customers, and pitching in to help whenever and wherever needed. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations.Responsibilities

• Follows department procedures for preparing, storing, rotating, and stocking of product.

• Prepares, packages, weighs, and prices products for sale.

• Monitors product quality and freshness and ensures proper product rotation.

• Ensures cases and shelves are clean and well-stocked.

• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep logs as required.

• Assists with periodic inventory checks.

• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed 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 and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.

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

• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.

• Performs opening, mid, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to sell proactively.

• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department

• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.

• Proactively reads labels and familiarizes oneself on various products.

• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner 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.

Desired Work Experiences

• No prior retail experience required.

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 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 work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, knives, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, balers, and other heavy machinery.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of Multi-Team and department daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. Team Leaders are required to spend significant time on the floor, engaging with customers, and pitching in to help whenever and wherever needed. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations.Responsibilities

• Follows through on customer questions and requests, resolving concerns as needed.

• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, margin, expense, and labor targets.

• Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports, and labor.

• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops / maintains awareness of new products.

• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.

• Functions as point person and departmental person-in-charge in absence of Team Leader.

• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.

• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.

• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.

• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

• Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards.

• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.

• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.

• Extensive knowledge of supported department(s) products.

• Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.

• Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.

• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.

• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.

• Thorough product knowledge.

• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.

• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.

• Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.

• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.

Desired Work Experiences

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory 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 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 work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, knives, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, balers, and other heavy machinery.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.