Specialty Foods Experience Associate

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking an entry-level Specialty Team Member in San Jose to support product preparation, displays, and customer service goals. You will help maintain clean displays, stock products, and assist with sampling while upholding health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes friendly service, effective communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Prior retail experience is not required and flexible scheduling may be needed.

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 clearly to customers, Team Members, and vendors.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Product knowledge

Proactive selling

Time management

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking an entry-level Specialty Team Member in San Jose to support product preparation, displays, and customer service goals. You will help maintain clean displays, stock products, and assist with sampling while upholding health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes friendly service, effective communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Prior retail experience is not required and flexible scheduling may be needed.