Specialty Foods Associate — Fresh Displays & Customer Sales

Whole Foods Market; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Whole Benefits

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member to support the Specialty department by preparing products, maintaining the floor and displays, and aiding sales efforts. You will ensure friendly, efficient service and strict adherence to health and safety guidelines while contributing to department goals.

Responsibilities include keeping displays fresh, assisting with sampling, and maintaining stock levels. No prior retail experience is required, and a positive team environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.

Responsibilities

• Delight customers with consistent, delicious food.
• Engage in positive selling and upsell.
• Keep displays clean, stocked, and appealing.
• Ensure products meet quality standards.
• Monitor spoilage and reduce waste.
• Aid sampling programs and keep areas tidy.
• Maintain back stock in good order.
• Communicate market conditions to customers.
• Record logs for temperature, sanitation, and safety.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Maximize sales through proper prep and merchandising procedures.
• Follow health, safety, and quality procedures.

Skills

Learn product knowledge

Visual inspection

Proactive selling

Team communication

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Customer service

Time management

Mission alignment

Safety & sanitation

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) systems

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member to support the Specialty department by preparing products, maintaining the floor and displays, and aiding sales efforts. You will ensure friendly, efficient service and strict adherence to health and safety guidelines while contributing to department goals.

Responsibilities include keeping displays fresh, assisting with sampling, and maintaining stock levels. No prior retail experience is required, and a positive team environment is emphasized.