Produce Prep & Merchandising Team Member

Whole Foods Market; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits program

Job summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Produce position to perform all functions related to processing and merchandising in the department.

You will provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. Responsibilities include cutting produce, maintaining quality, cleaning, stocking, and meeting health and safety standards while supporting store programs and initiatives.

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 respectful 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

Product knowledge

Market conditions

Spoilage awareness

Merchandising expectations

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Fast-paced work

Job description

Whole Foods Market, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Produce position to perform all functions related to processing and merchandising in the department.

You will provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. Responsibilities include cutting produce, maintaining quality, cleaning, stocking, and meeting health and safety standards while supporting store programs and initiatives.