Specialty Foods Specialist - Fresh & Customer-Focused

Whole Foods Market; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a team member for the Specialty department. You will deliver courteous, friendly, and efficient service while maintaining displays and supporting the regional Specialty vision.

Responsibilities include stocking, quality checks, sanitation, and assisting with sampling programs. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required, with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Surprises and delights customers with consistent and delicious food.
• Engages in positive and proactive selling.
• Maintains an appealing display and keeps cases and shelves clean and stocked.
• Checks product to meet quality standards.
• Monitors spoilage and reduces waste to minimize costs.
• Assists with sampling, keeping areas clean and appealing.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Communicates market information to customers.
• Ensures temperature and sanitation logs are completed and shifts start on time.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Properly prep, store, rotate, stock and merchandise products to maximize sales.
• Follows health, sanitation and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Merchandising

Quality checks

Sanitation

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a team member for the Specialty department. You will deliver courteous, friendly, and efficient service while maintaining displays and supporting the regional Specialty vision.

Responsibilities include stocking, quality checks, sanitation, and assisting with sampling programs. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required, with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.