Butcher at Whole Foods

Job DescriptionJob Description• Order and buy blocks of meat from companies and ensure that they are stored properly• Receive ordered meat supplies and ensure that correct quantity and quality has been delivered• Move meat stock to cold storage areas and ensure that it is stored in a hygienic manner• Use a variety of meat cutting equipment to slice various types of cuts• Cut, trim and bone meat according to predefined instructions• Ensure that different kinds of cuts are separated for easy packing purposes• Clean and wash prepared meat and wait for it to dry before placing it in Styrofoam trays• Ensure that all filled trays are packed with plastic wrap and either displayed in freezers or stored in cold storage• Maintain the display case to show each available cut of meat• Ensure that the cutting and packing area is clean and sanitized several times a day• Network with customers to provide them with information regarding different types of cuts and tips on how to cook them• Prepare and season processed meat cuts such as salami and sausages• Take and service complaints about returned meat items