Specialty Team Member; Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate - Part Time

Overview

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food, and supporting communities globally. We aren’t just a grocery store: we’re world-changers committed to excellence.

• Surprise and delight customers with consistent and delicious food.
• Engage in positive and proactive selling.
• Ensure a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well-stocked.
• Check product to ensure it meets WFM quality standards.
• Monitor spoilage and supply waste to minimize impact on department expenses.
• Assist with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing.
• Maintain back stock in good order.
• Access information about market conditions and communicate to customers.
• Ensure temperature, sanitation and sweep logs are completed. Arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings.
• Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and model suggestive selling techniques; answer phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follow and comply, or ensure compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintain equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensure accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately report safety hazards and violations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

• 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 fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• 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.

• No prior retail experience required

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Willingness to bend, twist, squat and reach.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: 32-40°F (refrigerators), 90°F.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• Where applicable, TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) course completion required and must be age 18 years or older to serve alcohol.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Requirements may evolve with job level, business conditions, and location. A promotion depends on business need and demonstration of performance.

The wage range for this position is $15.00-$24.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits" including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, health and wellness support programs, and other team member perks. Details are determined at hire and may vary by location and job type.

New entry level Team Members who complete their first 90 days and remain employed in an eligible role may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.

Whole Foods Market provides equal employment opportunities for all Team Members and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We hire and promote based on qualifications and business needs. We encourage candidates to apply via our site.