Seafood Counter Associate — Fresh Prep & Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Seafood Team Member in Stamford, CT to support counter service, stocking, and sanitation in the seafood department. You will ensure a positive store image through courteous, friendly service and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Tasks include displays, pricing, inventory checks, and maintaining a clean environment. Responsibilities cover sample program support, proper handling of fish products, and assisting with periodic inventory checks while

Qualifications

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• Proactively reads labels and familiarizes oneself on various products.
• Assists with periodic inventory checks.
• 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 ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a fresh and appealing display by checking quality, keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked.
• Maintains accurate department signage and pricing.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Maintains a safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment.
• Assists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing.
• Cleans cases, glass, signs, uprights, coolers, smokers, floors, and drains as required.
• Skins, bones, and cooks or smokes fish; boxes up, labels, and dates cooked fish.
• Assists with periodic inventory checks.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows established procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment safety standards.

Skills

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Quality inspection

Label reading

Inventory checks

Communication

Clear communication

Customer service

Time management

Team player

Work ethic

WFM quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Seafood Team Member in Stamford, CT to support counter service, stocking, and sanitation in the seafood department. You will ensure a positive store image through courteous, friendly service and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Tasks include displays, pricing, inventory checks, and maintaining a clean environment. Responsibilities cover sample program support, proper handling of fish products, and assisting with periodic inventory checks while