Specialty Foods Associate - Fresh Display & Service

Whole Foods Market; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in San Jose is seeking a friendly Team Member for the Specialty department to support receiving and preparing product, stocking displays, and assisting customers. You will perform opening/closing duties, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety logs are completed while following store SOPs.

No prior retail experience required; a strong work ethic and teamwork are valued. This role participates in Whole Benefits and store programs, helping maintain a positive store image and

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.
• Working understanding of Specialty department and team and WFM quality goals.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

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 effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working/shopping environment; maintains equipment to WFM standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures signs and pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store/regional/national leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Product knowledge

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Job description

Whole Foods Market in San Jose is seeking a friendly Team Member for the Specialty department to support receiving and preparing product, stocking displays, and assisting customers. You will perform opening/closing duties, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety logs are completed while following store SOPs.

No prior retail experience required; a strong work ethic and teamwork are valued. This role participates in Whole Benefits and store programs, helping maintain a positive store image and