Specialty Foods Associate - Fresh, Friendly Service

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Union (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Union, CA is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the Specialty team. You will greet customers, stock displays, ensure product freshness, and assist with sampling while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities include proactive selling, accurate signage, and teamwork to meet store goals. Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Customer service and friendly interaction with customers are essential.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products in department.
• Flexibility to work a schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Surprises and delights customers with consistent and delicious food.
• Engages in positive and proactive selling.
• Maintains fresh, clean display by stocking cases and shelves.
• Checks product quality meets WFM standards.
• Monitors spoilage and waste to minimize costs.
• Assists with sampling and keeps areas clean and appealing.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Communicates market information to customers.
• Completes temperature, sanitation and sweep logs on time.
• Arrives on time, groomed and ready for shifts; attends trainings.
• Delivers excellent customer service, uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Preps, stores, rotates and merchandises product to maximize sales.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe working/shopping environment; equipment in good condition.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties with pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Product knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Food handling

Tools

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Union, CA is seeking an entry-level Team Member to support the Specialty team. You will greet customers, stock displays, ensure product freshness, and assist with sampling while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities include proactive selling, accurate signage, and teamwork to meet store goals. Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, is required.