Specialty Foods Associate - Fresh, Friendly Service

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a Specialty team member to support receiving and preparing product, maintain the Specialty floor, displays, and assist in selling product in line with regional Specialty vision.

You will help ensure a positive store image through courteous, friendly service and adherence to health and safety regulations. Experience is not required; a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and teamwork are valued as you support Weights & Measures,

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.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with 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.Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Product knowledge

Quality awareness

Proactive selling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Fast-pacedAdaptability

WFM quality goals understanding

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a Specialty team member to support receiving and preparing product, maintain the Specialty floor, displays, and assist in selling product in line with regional Specialty vision.

You will help ensure a positive store image through courteous, friendly service and adherence to health and safety regulations. Experience is not required; a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and teamwork are valued as you support Weights & Measures,