Seafood Counter Specialist — Fresh Service & Display

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Melrose, MA is seeking a Team Member to support the seafood department with counter service, stocking, and sanitation, delivering friendly service in line with store standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining displays, signage, inventory, and cleanliness; assisting with sampling, preparing seafood, and following safety regulations. The role emphasizes proactive customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a fresh and appealing display by checking quality, keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked, rotating and removing out-of-date products, filling ice tables, and performing other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• 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

Customer service

Stocking

Sanitation

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Melrose, MA is seeking a Team Member to support the seafood department with counter service, stocking, and sanitation, delivering friendly service in line with store standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining displays, signage, inventory, and cleanliness; assisting with sampling, preparing seafood, and following safety regulations. The role emphasizes proactive customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.