Fruit & Veg Prep Specialist | Fresh Produce Cutter

Whole Foods Market; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Basalt, CO is seeking team members for the Produce department. You will perform preparation, merchandising, and customer service duties to support a positive store image and adhere to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include cutting produce, maintaining quality, operating the sampling program, and handling opening/closing shifts. Prior retail experience is not required; flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Capable of communicating market info to customers.
• Understanding of spoilage and waste and its impact on profits.
• Working knowledge of merchandising expectations in the department.
• Strong to excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to convey information clearly to customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to meet customer service standards in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions, manage time, and stay organized.
• Passion for natural foods and the Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cuts fruits and vegetables following safety rules.
• Ensures product quality and preparation per guidelines.
• Maintains sampling program.
• Keeps department clean and logs swept.
• Arrives on time, well-groomed, and ready for shifts and trainings.
• Delivers excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Adheres to procedures including health, sanitation, and safety rules.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and equipment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties and checks pricing signs.
• Reports safety hazards or violations immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Product knowledge

Time management

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Urgency in fast-paced settings

Adaptability

Dress and grooming

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Basalt, CO is seeking team members for the Produce department. You will perform preparation, merchandising, and customer service duties to support a positive store image and adhere to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include cutting produce, maintaining quality, operating the sampling program, and handling opening/closing shifts. Prior retail experience is not required; flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.