Seafood Counter Specialist (Fresh & Fast-Paced)

Whole Foods Market, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc. in New York, NY, is seeking a Seafood Team Member to support counter service, stocking, and sanitation in the seafood department.

You will provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members, follow store SOPs, and assist with pricing, signage, inventory, and seafood prep. This entry-level role requires lifting 50 pounds and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Knowledge of all products in department.
• Ability to visually assess product quality and freshness.
• Reads labels and learns about products.
• Assists with periodic inventory checks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Delivers information clearly to customers and team members.
• Meets customer service standards in all interactions.
• Follows procedures and manages time effectively.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods mission.
• Understands and adheres to WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensures fresh and appealing display; checks quality, keeps cases stocked, rotates goods.
• Maintains accurate department signage and pricing.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Keeps a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Assists with sampling program; keeps areas full and clean.
• Cleans cases, glass, signs, uprights, and floors as required.
• Prepares and labels seafood products.
• Performs regular inventory checks.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; attends trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Ensures proper prep, storage, rotation, and merchandising of products.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of equipment and workspace.

Skills

Ability to sell proactively

Product knowledge

Quality and freshness assessment

Label reading

Communication & teamwork

Customer service expectations

Follow directions & time management

Passion for natural foods

Compliance with quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market, Inc. in New York, NY, is seeking a Seafood Team Member to support counter service, stocking, and sanitation in the seafood department.

You will provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members, follow store SOPs, and assist with pricing, signage, inventory, and seafood prep. This entry-level role requires lifting 50 pounds and a flexible schedule.