Bakery Team Member — Fresh Displays & Customer Service

Whole Foods Market; Kildeer (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking team members to support Bakery operations, receiving and preparing products, stocking shelves, and delivering friendly service aligned with WFM standards. Responsibilities include cleaning displays, stocking, sampling support, and ensuring accurate signing and pricing.

Candidates should be comfortable with heavy workloads, have strong communication, and be able to work a flexible schedule. Training and safety procedures are emphasized across shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Basic knowledge of department products.
• Ability to assess product quality and freshness.
• Reads labels and learns product details.
• Participates in periodic inventory.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Meets customer service expectations.

Responsibilities

• Keeps cases and shelves clean, front-facing, stocked, and properly signed.
• Stocks and cleans shelves, bins, and display areas.
• Monitors spoilage and communicates waste to buyers and leads.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Assists with sampling program and keeps area tidy.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; checks prices.
• Provides excellent customer service and upsells when appropriate.

Skills

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Quality & freshness checks

Label reading

Inventory checks

Customer service excellence

Team communication

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking team members to support Bakery operations, receiving and preparing products, stocking shelves, and delivering friendly service aligned with WFM standards. Responsibilities include cleaning displays, stocking, sampling support, and ensuring accurate signing and pricing.

Candidates should be comfortable with heavy workloads, have strong communication, and be able to work a flexible schedule. Training and safety procedures are emphasized across shifts.