Specialty Foods Specialist

Whole Foods Market; 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

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Honolulu, HI is seeking an enthusiastic team member to support the Specialty department. You will learn product knowledge, keep displays fresh, and assist with sampling while delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-level role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety standards, with flexible shifts and opportunities to grow within the specialty team.

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 and Team Members.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.

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 and suggests appropriate products.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary working and shopping environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures accurate signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Product knowledge

Quality inspection

Proactive selling

Team communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Honolulu, HI is seeking an enthusiastic team member to support the Specialty department. You will learn product knowledge, keep displays fresh, and assist with sampling while delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-level role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety standards, with flexible shifts and opportunities to grow within the specialty team.