Produce Prep & Merchandising Associate

Whole Foods Market; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Oakland, CA is seeking a Produce Team Member responsible for processing, preparation, and merchandising in the produce department. You will provide courteous, friendly service, maintain cleanliness, and support store programs while upholding health and safety standards.

No prior retail experience required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, and follow safety rules.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers.
• Understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits.
• Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and a ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

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 effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Strong communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Natural foods passion

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Oakland, CA is seeking a Produce Team Member responsible for processing, preparation, and merchandising in the produce department. You will provide courteous, friendly service, maintain cleanliness, and support store programs while upholding health and safety standards.

No prior retail experience required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, and follow safety rules.