Specialty Foods Associate: Fresh Displays & Service

Whole Foods Market; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Whole Benefits program

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in West Hartford, CT is seeking a friendly Team Member to support the Specialty department by receiving, stocking, and merchandising products while delivering outstanding customer service.

The role emphasizes proactive selling, quality standards, safety, and teamwork. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends is a plus; prior retail experience is not required, and training is provided to help you grow with Whole Foods Market.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Capable of learning product knowledge quickly.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.

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 and addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows safety, health, and sanitation procedures and maintains clean work areas.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.

Skills

Product knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Food safety awareness

Job description

Whole Foods Market in West Hartford, CT is seeking a friendly Team Member to support the Specialty department by receiving, stocking, and merchandising products while delivering outstanding customer service.

The role emphasizes proactive selling, quality standards, safety, and teamwork. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends is a plus; prior retail experience is not required, and training is provided to help you grow with Whole Foods Market.