Fresh Foods Associate - Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

Whole Foods Market; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the Prepared Foods team with daily tasks including hot and cold food preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking. You will provide friendly, efficient service, follow SOPs, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace while promoting store programs and initiatives.

You’ll engage with customers, learn product knowledge, and contribute to a collaborative team environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Willingness to learn basic knowledge of all products in the department.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear and respectful communication with customers, Team Members, and vendors.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support store goals.
• Commitment to meeting customer service standards in all interactions.
• Reliable time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, prepares, and serves hot and cold foods (meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, pizza).
• Samples products to customers and assists with counter service.
• Stocks cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen and walk-in prep.
• Checks product dates and rotates stock to ensure freshness.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation per health standards.
• Assists with inventory and seasonal item displays.
• Delivers courteous service, answers phones, and uses suggestive selling techniques.

Skills

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the Prepared Foods team with daily tasks including hot and cold food preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking. You will provide friendly, efficient service, follow SOPs, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace while promoting store programs and initiatives.

You’ll engage with customers, learn product knowledge, and contribute to a collaborative team environment in a fast-paced setting.