Specialty Foods Champion — Display & Service

Whole Foods Market; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Team Member perks access

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a friendly Specialty Team member in San Francisco to receive and prepare product, maintain the Specialty floor and displays, and support the regional Specialty vision with courteous, efficient service. You will engage customers with proactive selling and maintain clean, well-stocked displays to uphold our quality standards.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, flexibility to work nights and weekends, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Visually inspect products for quality and freshness.
• Sell proactively and provide friendly service.
• Commitment to health and sanitation standards.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked displays.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to teammates, customers and vendors.
• Meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Follow procedures; manage time and stay organized.
• Passion for natural foods and the Whole Foods Market mission.
• Work ethic and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and adherence to 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.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper 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 and shopping environment; maintains equipment to safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store leadership.

Skills

Product knowledge

Quality inspection

Proactive selling

Specialty knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Clear communication

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Passion for natural foods

Work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Quality goals knowledge

Tools

Whole Benefits software

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a friendly Specialty Team member in San Francisco to receive and prepare product, maintain the Specialty floor and displays, and support the regional Specialty vision with courteous, efficient service. You will engage customers with proactive selling and maintain clean, well-stocked displays to uphold our quality standards.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, flexibility to work nights and weekends, and adherence to health and safety regulations.