Produce Prep & Merchandising Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Team member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking an entry-level Produce Team Member in Redondo Beach, CA to perform processing, preparation, and merchandising duties in the produce department.

You will deliver courteous, friendly service, assist customers, and support store programs while upholding health, safety, and quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Experience is not required, and the role offers benefits through Whole Benefits program.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of produce products.
• Ability to learn market conditions and explain them to customers.
• Understanding spoilage and waste impact on profits.
• Knowledge of merchandising expectations in the department.
• Strong to excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to convey information clearly to team, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service standards in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions, manage time, and stay organized.
• Passion for natural foods and WFM mission.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding and adherence to WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Cuts fruits and vegetables following safety rules.
• Ensures product quality and prep guidelines.
• Maintains sampling program.
• Keeps department clean and logs sweepings.
• Arrives on time, well-groomed, and ready for shifts.
• Delivers excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safe work procedures.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary environment and equipment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; verifies signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Product knowledge

Market information

Spoilage awareness

Merchandising standards

Communication

Clear communication

Customer service

Time management

Natural foods passion

Strong work ethic

Quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking an entry-level Produce Team Member in Redondo Beach, CA to perform processing, preparation, and merchandising duties in the produce department.

You will deliver courteous, friendly service, assist customers, and support store programs while upholding health, safety, and quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Experience is not required, and the role offers benefits through Whole Benefits program.