Retail Store Associate, Butcher & Culinary Expert
Overview
As a Wild Fork Team Member, you own the guest experience, from personalized butcher recommendations to seamless checkout, at a store serving thousands of customers monthly. You train to become a culinary expert, mastering product knowledge and cooking techniques to guide shoppers. The role blends customer engagement with operational duties, including inventory control, online order fulfillment, and maintaining a pristine store. You work in a cold environment and lift up to 50 lbs, supported by a team that values ownership and determination. If you love cooking and eating, this role turns that passion into a career path with growth potential.
What You'll Do10
- 1Greet every guest with enthusiasm, educating them on Wild Fork's quality products and brand values.
- 2Complete culinary training to become a product expert, offering recipes and cooking tips on proteins.
- 3Personalize the shopping experience by assisting customers with butcher-friendly recommendations tailored to their needs.
- 4Handle checkout transactions accurately and leave a lasting positive impression.
- 5Stock shelves with up to 50 lb products, rotate inventory, and maintain cleanliness throughout the store.
- 6Oversee daily price changes and manage the cash register as needed.
- 7Process e-commerce orders and coordinate timely handoffs for deliveries.
- 8Work in walk-in freezers to pull racks, process shipments, and conduct monthly inventory counts.
- 9Collaborate with team members to ensure store goals are met, embracing ownership and discipline.
- 10Adapt to flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements12
- 11+ year customer service experience in retail, hospitality, or restaurant required.
- 2High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- 3Excellent verbal communication skills, actively listening and showing genuine interest in customer needs.
- 4Ability to work as a team with integrity, sharing a common vision.
- 5Determination to deliver superior results with urgency, time management, and prioritization.
- 6Willingness to take ownership and responsibility for personal success.
- 7Strong cognitive skills for problem analyzing and decision making.
- 8Enthusiasm and passion for food and customer service preferred.
- 9Solid organizational and multitasking abilities.
- 10Dependable and committed to meeting seasonal peaks and deadlines.
- 11Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- 12Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for 8-10 hours, with occasional exposure to extreme cold in walk-in freezers.
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$16k per year
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