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Earth Fare Team Members

At Earth Fare Our Team Members ensure that our customers’ visit to our store is fulfilling, having had all their questions answered and their shopping needs met. We hope that each customer leaves with a sense of having experienced community, knowing that we are excited to see them again soon.

Earth Fare’s Mission is helping people live healthy lives. Our Team Members guide our customers to select not only healthy food they can trust, but products for wellbeing and the household that are held to the same high standards as all of the food on our shelves.

Meat Cutter

Contributions

• Customer Service: Greet customers warmly, assist customers in selecting the best cuts of meat, provide recommendations, and answer questions
• Product Safety: Follow safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure meat is handled and stored properly
• Inventory and Stock: Set and maintain meat and seafood case and display. Follow first-in, first-out (FIFO) principles to ensure older stock is sold first, reducing waste
• Meat Cutting Skills: Safely and expertly use hand-tools and powered equipment such as grinders, cubing machine, and power saws to cut meats
• Product Knowledge: Understand different cuts and types of meat, providing knowledgeable advice to customers
• Orderliness: Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, work stations, freezers, and coolers
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth store operations and provide support as needed
• Team Work and Cross Training: Participate in cross training to gain knowledge and skills in multiple departments within the grocery store, such as produce, bakery, and customer service. Assist in other departments as needed, ensuring seamless store operations and consistent customer service. Adapt to varying roles and responsibilities, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support team members across different areas of the store

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Customer service experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of meat cuts and cooking techniques preferred
• Demonstrated ability in knife handling, other cutting equipment, and safety procedures

Environmental Conditions & Physical Demands

• Lifting: Up to 50 pounds frequently; up to 75 pounds occasionally (e.g., large cuts of meat, heavy boxes of stock)
• Reaching: Frequent reaching in all directions (e.g., handling meat products, moving large boxes)
• Standing: Long periods, often in one spot (e.g., cutting meat, overseeing inventory)
• Pulling/Pushing: Significant; frequent pushing/pulling of heavy carts or pallet jacks (e.g., transporting heavy stock, moving equipment)

Why Work for Earth Fare?

Great Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
• 401k and Retirement Planning
• Paid Time Off
• 20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad bar
• Flexible Scheduling

Supportive Working Environment

Our Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each person’s unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every person’s role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.

Opportunities for Growth

Empowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.

Community Relationships

We encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.