Specialty Foods Specialist — Fresh Displays & Service

Whole Foods Market; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount eligibility

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness support programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Boulder, CO is seeking an entry-level Specialty Team member to support product receiving, display maintenance, and customer service on the floor. You will help ensure quality, handle price signs, and participate in sampling and merchandising activities.

The role emphasizes friendly, efficient service, adherence to health and safety standards, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Flexible scheduling and ongoing training are typical.

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 in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals

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 on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; attends required trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and addresses customer needs promptly.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows procedures including Weights and Measures, health/sanitation and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary work and shopping environment and equipment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Product knowledge

Proactive selling

Team player

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Visual merchandising

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Boulder, CO is seeking an entry-level Specialty Team member to support product receiving, display maintenance, and customer service on the floor. You will help ensure quality, handle price signs, and participate in sampling and merchandising activities.

The role emphasizes friendly, efficient service, adherence to health and safety standards, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Flexible scheduling and ongoing training are typical.