Specialty Food & Display Associate

Whole Foods Market; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in San Jose is seeking an entry level Team Member to support the Specialty team by receiving and preparing product, maintaining displays, and helping customers with a positive shopping experience.

No prior retail experience is required; the role involves lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. The store emphasizes Whole Benefits and team safety practices.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Adherence to sanitation and safety standards.
• Ability to learn product knowledge quickly.

Responsibilities

• Surprises and delights customers with consistent and delicious food.
• Engages in positive and proactive selling.
• Maintains fresh, appealing displays and stock levels.
• Checks product quality and freshness.
• Monitors spoilage and reduces waste.
• Supports sampling programs and keeps areas clean.
• Maintains back stock and communicates market information to customers.
• Ensures logs for temperature and sanitation are completed.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; completes required trainings.
• Delivers excellent service and uses suggestive selling techniques.

Skills

Product knowledge

Sales techniques

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Food safety

Flexibility

Tools

Box cutters

Electric pallet jack

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Whole Foods Market in San Jose is seeking an entry level Team Member to support the Specialty team by receiving and preparing product, maintaining displays, and helping customers with a positive shopping experience.

No prior retail experience is required; the role involves lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. The store emphasizes Whole Benefits and team safety practices.