Fresh Produce Prep Specialist: Fruit & Veg Cutter

Whole Foods Market; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Westport, CT is seeking a Produce Team Member to perform preparation and merchandising duties in the produce department. You will ensure a positive store image by delivering courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members.

Tasks include cutting, stocking, and merchandising while following health, safety, and Weights & Measures guidelines. Experience in retail is not required.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cuts fruits and vegetables, following all safety and sanitation rules.
• Ensures product meets WFM guidelines for quality and preparation.
• Maintains sampling program.
• Cleans department continuously and maintains sweep logs.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working/shopping environment; maintains equipment per cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Product knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Suggestive selling

Safety awareness

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Westport, CT is seeking a Produce Team Member to perform preparation and merchandising duties in the produce department. You will ensure a positive store image by delivering courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members.

Tasks include cutting, stocking, and merchandising while following health, safety, and Weights & Measures guidelines. Experience in retail is not required.