A career at Whole Foods Market goes beyond your role, it's about personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. We improve how people eat, fund school gardens, provide access to fresh food in underprivileged communities, alleviate poverty globally, and more. Working with us means making a difference locally and internationally. We're not just a grocery store, we're world-changers. With your help, we'll continue to set excellence standards and revolutionize the industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Cut, prepare, and serve various hot and cold foods, including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizza.
- Sample products to customers.
- Stock hot and cold cases with prepared foods from the kitchen, walk-in preparation, and refrigerators.
- Check product dates for freshness and rotate as needed.
- Bale and consolidate recyclables.
- Assist Team Leaders in organizing volume and seasonal items.
- Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets.
- Participate in periodic inventory checks.
- Arrive on time, appropriately dressed, and ready to work; attend all scheduled shifts and required meetings.
- Provide excellent customer service, address customer needs promptly, and model suggestive selling techniques.
- Maximize sales through proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
- Follow established procedures, including health and safety standards.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment; maintain equipment according to WFM standards.
- Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensure accuracy of signs and pricing.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Sell proactively.
- Learnt basic knowledge of products carried in the department.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Deliver information clearly and respectfully to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
- Meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.
- Follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
- Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market's mission.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Understand and comply with WFM quality goals.