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Wild Fork Foods

Retail Store Associate

Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way • Assist customers ... to shop in our store Qualifications: • High school degree or GED preferred not required • One ...

Wild Fork Foods

Retail Store Associate

Valencia, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way · Assist customers ... month to shop in our storeQualifications: · High school degree or GED preferred not required · ...

Wild Fork Foods

Retail Store Associate

Venice, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way · Assist customers ... month to shop in our storeQualifications: · High school degree or GED preferred not required · ...

Wild Fork Foods

Retail Store Associate

Laguna Niguel, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way · Assist customers ... month to shop in our storeQualifications: · High school degree or GED preferred not required · ...

JBS Imports

Retail Store Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way • Assist customers ... to shop in our store Qualifications: • High school degree or GED preferred not required • One ...

Wild Fork Foods

Retail Store Associate

Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way · Assist customers ... month to shop in our storeQualifications: · High school degree or GED preferred not required · ...

JBS Imports

Retail Store Associate

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way • Assist customers ... to shop in our store Qualifications: • High school degree or GED preferred not required • One ...

JBS Imports

Retail Sales Associate

Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way • Assist customers ... to shop in our store Qualifications: • High school degree or GED preferred not required • One ...

Wild Fork Foods

Retail Store Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way • Assist customers ... to shop in our store Qualifications: • High school degree or GED preferred not required • One ...

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What is the difference between Butcher Shop Assistant vs Butcher?

AspectButcher Shop AssistantButcher
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications in food safetyOften requires similar certifications, plus apprenticeship or trade licenses
Work EnvironmentRetail butcher shop, customer service focusMeat processing and cutting, may work in larger facilities or shops
Employer & Industry UsageRetail food stores, supermarkets, small butcher shopsButcher shops, meat processing plants, supermarkets
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Butcher Shop Assistant and a Butcher is that the assistant primarily handles customer service, sales, and basic meat preparation, while the butcher performs more advanced meat cutting, processing, and butchering tasks. Both roles require similar certifications and work in retail or small shop environments, but butchers typically have more specialized skills and responsibilities in meat preparation.

Is working at a butcher shop hard?

Working as a butcher shop assistant can be physically demanding, involving long periods of standing, lifting heavy objects, and working with sharp tools. It requires attention to safety, good manual dexterity, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What does a butcher shop assistant do?

A butcher shop assistant helps with tasks such as cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting customers. They often operate knives and meat processing equipment and may need knowledge of food safety standards and proper handling procedures.

What cities in California are hiring for Butcher Shop Assistant jobs?

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Retail Sales Associate

Wild Fork Foods

Manhattan Beach, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist customers during the check-out process and deliver a memorable shopping experience.

  • Perform stocking duties, including replenishing low stock items, rotating products, and managing inventory in the store and walk-in freezer.

  • Provide product and culinary expertise through training and customer interactions to promote and recommend products.

Wild Fork Foods rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

As a Wild Fork Team Member, your focus is to deliver a memorable experience to all of our guests. You will be trained to be a personal chef and friendly butcher to have the highest level of product knowledge to provide customers with recommendations on their favorite dish or protein. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring proper inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability, replenish low stock items, pick and pack online orders and deliver a friendly check-out experience.
If you are someone looking for a career growth opportunity and you LOVE TO COOK & LOVE TO EAT, we would love to connect with you!
Our Values: Determination, Simplicity, Availability, Humility, Sincerity, Discipline, Ownership
Compensation: $20 an hour plus monthly bonus based on performance
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
·           Be a Brand Ambassador – enthusiastic and passionate about our quality products, educate the consumer on what WFF stands for
·           Become a product and culinary expert by giving total effort during our training classes to provide great recipes and tips on how to cook our protein
·           Provide a butcher friendly shopping experience by personalizing every step of the way
·           Assist customers during the check-out process and deliver an experience to remember
·           Perform stocking duties such as lifting up to 50lb, rotating products, ordering, dusting, and cleaning store
·           Oversee daily price changes and manage cash register as required
·           Process customer e-commerce orders and oversee timely product hand out for deliveries
·           Must be able to work in an extremely cold environment- pulling racks, process shipment, and performing monthly inventory in our walk-in freezer
·           Performs other related duties
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
·           Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force
·           Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures – walk-in freezers
·           Stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours
·           Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and products
Benefits & Perks:
·           Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
·           401k Retirement Plan
·           Culinary Training
·           Tenure Program
·           Higher Education Programs
·           Vacation Time, Paid Holiday & Birthday PTO
·           Monthly Bonus Potential 
·           WF Unlimited- Free Shipping
·           Chew On This- One give away product a month
·           Wild Chef - Allowance per month to shop in our store
Qualifications:
·           High school degree or GED preferred not required
·           One year of customer service experience in retail, hospitality, or restaurant is required
·           Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, by showing interest and carefully listening to their needs required
·           Work with integrity as a TEAM toward a shared vision
·           Be determined and deliver superior results with a sense of urgency, time management, and prioritization 
·           Treat it like you own it –Take ownership and responsibility to be successful
·           Acts with respect and values other opinions
·           Strong cognitive skills, including problem analyzing
·           Enthusiasm and passion for food and customer service preferred 
·           Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
·           Show dependability and commitment
·           Fundamental math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
·           Ability to meet seasonal peaks, workloads, and deadlines
·           The availability to work a flex schedule, working various hours and shifts, including early mornings, evenings and, weekends/holidays required 
 
Due to the nature and job duties of this role, employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

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