Specialty Foods Specialist - Fresh Displays & Proactive Selling

Whole Foods Market; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market Irvine is seeking a friendly Team Member to provide courteous, efficient service while supporting the Specialty department with product preparation, displays, and customer engagement. You will keep displays fresh and stocked, assist with sampling, and uphold quality standards.

Follow safety and sanitation procedures while contributing to a positive shopping experience for guests. Team Members must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work flexible hours including nights and

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Ability to learn basic product knowledge and maintain displays.
• Willingness to follow procedures and safety guidelines.
• Strong customer service mindset and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support store programs.

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.
• Arrives to work station on time, groomed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers promptly and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, and merchandising of product.
• Follows health, safety, and Weights & Measures procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Whole Foods Market Irvine is seeking a friendly Team Member to provide courteous, efficient service while supporting the Specialty department with product preparation, displays, and customer engagement. You will keep displays fresh and stocked, assist with sampling, and uphold quality standards.

Follow safety and sanitation procedures while contributing to a positive shopping experience for guests. Team Members must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work flexible hours including nights and