Produce Team Member: Fresh Food Prep & Merchandising

Whole Foods Market; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the produce department through processing and merchandising tasks. You will prepare fruits and vegetables, uphold quality standards, and assist customers with friendly service.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, stocking, and participating in shift duties while adhering to safety regulations. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and strong work ethic in a fast-paced store

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

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.

Job description

Whole Foods Market in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the produce department through processing and merchandising tasks. You will prepare fruits and vegetables, uphold quality standards, and assist customers with friendly service.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, stocking, and participating in shift duties while adhering to safety regulations. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and strong work ethic in a fast-paced store