Specialty Foods Specialist — Fresh & Customer‑Focused

Whole Foods Market; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member to support the Specialty team in receiving and preparing products, maintaining displays, and selling to support the regional Specialty vision.

You will engage customers with friendly service, handle stocking and merchandising, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Prior retail experience is not required, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends is common.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• 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 communication and teamwork skills.
• Respect for WFM quality goals and standards.

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 models suggestive selling.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe working/shopping environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures accurate pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Product knowledge

Quality standards

Proactive selling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Following procedures

Passion for natural foods

Work ethic

Quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member to support the Specialty team in receiving and preparing products, maintaining displays, and selling to support the regional Specialty vision.

You will engage customers with friendly service, handle stocking and merchandising, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Prior retail experience is not required, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends is common.