Produce Prep & Merchandising Associate

Whole Foods Market; Town of New Castle (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in New York seeks a Produce Team Member to handle processing and merchandising in the Produce department. You will ensure quality, assist customers, and maintain department standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include prepping and stocking, maintaining sanitation, and supporting store programs while adhering to health and safety regulations. Flexibility for various shifts is required.

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 ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares fruits and vegetables following safety rules.
• Ensures product meets WFM quality guidelines for preparation.
• Maintains sampling program.
• Cleans department continuously and maintains sweep logs.
• Arrives to work station on time, groomed and ready to work; attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers promptly and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows established procedures including health and sanitation and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working/shopping environment; maintains equipment per safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Product knowledge

Market conditions

Spoilage awareness

Merchandising

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Follow procedures

Quality goals

Work ethic

Job description

Whole Foods Market in New York seeks a Produce Team Member to handle processing and merchandising in the Produce department. You will ensure quality, assist customers, and maintain department standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include prepping and stocking, maintaining sanitation, and supporting store programs while adhering to health and safety regulations. Flexibility for various shifts is required.