Specialty Food Associate – Fresh Display & Service

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Frisco, CO is seeking a Team Member to support the Specialty department by receiving and preparing product, maintaining the floor and displays, and assisting customers. This role emphasizes friendly, courteous service and proactive selling while ensuring quality, freshness, and a clean, safe environment.

The position offers opportunities to grow within a team-focused environment that values quality, health standards, and customer-centric selling.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of all products in department.
• Ability to visually inspect quality and freshness.
• Ability to sell proactively.
• Understanding of Specialty department and quality goals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong to excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to convey information clearly to customers and team.
• Meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Follow directions and manage time effectively.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced setting.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

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 and ready for shift.
• Arrives to work station on time, groomed, dressed and ready to work; attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.
• Models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prep, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows and complies with procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working/shopping environment; maintains equipment per safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing signs are accurate.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Learn product knowledge

Quality inspection

Proactive selling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

WFM mission

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Frisco, CO is seeking a Team Member to support the Specialty department by receiving and preparing product, maintaining the floor and displays, and assisting customers. This role emphasizes friendly, courteous service and proactive selling while ensuring quality, freshness, and a clean, safe environment.

The position offers opportunities to grow within a team-focused environment that values quality, health standards, and customer-centric selling.