Specialty Cheese, Wine & Beer Expert

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the Specialty team in receiving, preparing, and merchandising products. You will help maintain displays, assist customers, and follow all health and safety regulations while delivering friendly service.

The role emphasizes proactive selling, teamwork, and adherence to WFM quality standards while supporting store programs and ensuring accurate signage and pricing. Flexible hours and a fast-paced environment are typical.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• Ability to sell proactively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to Team Members, customers and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; time management and organization.

Responsibilities

• Surprises and delights customers with consistent and delicious food.
• Engages in positive and proactive selling.
• Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well-stocked.
• Checks product to ensure it meets WFM quality standards.
• Monitors spoilage and supply waste to minimize impact on department expenses.
• Assists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Accesses information about market conditions and communicates to customers.
• Ensures temperature, sanitation and sweep logs are completed.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation and safety procedures.

Skills

Product knowledge

Quality inspection

Sales skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Food safety

Work ethic

Quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the Specialty team in receiving, preparing, and merchandising products. You will help maintain displays, assist customers, and follow all health and safety regulations while delivering friendly service.

The role emphasizes proactive selling, teamwork, and adherence to WFM quality standards while supporting store programs and ensuring accurate signage and pricing. Flexible hours and a fast-paced environment are typical.