Produce Prep & Merchandising Specialist

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Honolulu (HI); 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 programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc. in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a produce team member to assist in the processing and merchandising of fruits and vegetables. You will support customer service, ensure quality, and help maintain a clean, safe department.

This role emphasizes friendly, efficient service, adherence to safety procedures, and collaboration with Team Members to meet store programs and health standards.

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

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

WFM quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market, Inc. in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a produce team member to assist in the processing and merchandising of fruits and vegetables. You will support customer service, ensure quality, and help maintain a clean, safe department.

This role emphasizes friendly, efficient service, adherence to safety procedures, and collaboration with Team Members to meet store programs and health standards.