Seafood Counter Specialist — Fresh Display & Service

Whole Foods Market; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Team Member to support the seafood department with counter service, stocking, and sanitation. You will help maintain fresh displays, assist with sampling, and ensure clean, safe store conditions while delivering friendly customer service.

The role emphasizes adherence to health and safety regulations, teamwork, and ongoing training to support store programs and initiatives across the region. Flexible schedule may be required to meet business needs.

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.
• 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.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Food safety

Product knowledge

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Team Member to support the seafood department with counter service, stocking, and sanitation. You will help maintain fresh displays, assist with sampling, and ensure clean, safe store conditions while delivering friendly customer service.

The role emphasizes adherence to health and safety regulations, teamwork, and ongoing training to support store programs and initiatives across the region. Flexible schedule may be required to meet business needs.