Specialty Foods Associate

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the Specialty department. You will help receive, prepare, and display products, interact with customers, and ensure quality and safety standards are met across shifts.

The role emphasizes proactive selling, friendly service, and accurate pricing. A flexible schedule including nights and weekends may be required, with Whole Benefits for eligible employees.

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.
• Understanding of 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.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper merchandising.
• Follows health and safety regulations.
• Maintains clean working and shopping environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Product knowledge

Quality awareness

Proactive selling

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Flexibility

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the Specialty department. You will help receive, prepare, and display products, interact with customers, and ensure quality and safety standards are met across shifts.

The role emphasizes proactive selling, friendly service, and accurate pricing. A flexible schedule including nights and weekends may be required, with Whole Benefits for eligible employees.