Produce Prep & Merchandising Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Baltimore seeks a Produce Team Member to perform processing and merchandising duties in the produce department, ensuring a positive image through courteous, friendly service and adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include cutting fruits and vegetables, maintaining quality, supporting sampling programs, stocking, pricing signs, and assisting customers with a helpful, knowledgeable approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Produce products and standards.
• Ability to access market condition information and share with customers.
• Understanding spoilage and waste and impact on profits.
• Familiarity with merchandising expectations within the department.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully.
• Commitment to customer service standards and professionalism.
• Ability to follow procedures and manage time effectively.
• Passion for natural foods and WFM mission.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and alignment with WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Cuts fruits and vegetables following safety and sanitation rules.
• Ensures product meets WFM quality and prep guidelines.
• Maintains sampling program.
• Keeps department clean and logs sweeps.
• Arrives on time and prepared; attends trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, and merchandising.
• Follows procedures including health, sanitation, and safe practices.
• Maintains clean, safe work environment and equipment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; checks pricing signs.
• Reports safety hazards and incidents immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Customer communication

Teamwork

Time management

Suggestive selling

Clear information delivery

Customer service standards

Safety & sanitation awareness

Work pace in fast environment

WFM quality goals understanding

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Baltimore seeks a Produce Team Member to perform processing and merchandising duties in the produce department, ensuring a positive image through courteous, friendly service and adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include cutting fruits and vegetables, maintaining quality, supporting sampling programs, stocking, pricing signs, and assisting customers with a helpful, knowledgeable approach in a fast-paced environment.