Specialty Foods Specialist

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market seeks a Team Member to support the Specialty department by receiving and preparing products, keeping displays stocked, and delivering friendly service to customers and Team Members. No prior retail experience is required, with emphasis on safety, sanitation, and value-driven customer interactions.

The position offers a standard schedule with flexible hours and the potential for growth within the Specialty team, along with Whole Benefits including store discount and paid time

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.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Effective communication with customers, Team Members and vendors.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain safety and sanitation.

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.
• Monitors spoilage and supply waste to minimize department expenses.
• Assists with sampling program and keeps areas clean and appealing.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Accesses market information and communicates to customers.
• Ensures temperature, sanitation and logs are completed.
• Provides excellent customer service and answers phones promptly.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health and safety procedures and maintains clean work areas.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties and reports hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Product knowledge

Quality awareness

Proactive selling

Team communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Policy compliance

Urgency mindset

Food safety

Job description

Whole Foods Market seeks a Team Member to support the Specialty department by receiving and preparing products, keeping displays stocked, and delivering friendly service to customers and Team Members. No prior retail experience is required, with emphasis on safety, sanitation, and value-driven customer interactions.

The position offers a standard schedule with flexible hours and the potential for growth within the Specialty team, along with Whole Benefits including store discount and paid time