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

Specialty Team Member (Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate) – Part Time

Whole Foods Market is seeking a dedicated and customer‑focused team member to support the specialty department in Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate. The role involves product handling, merchandising, and driving sales while upholding the company’s high standards for quality, service, and safety.

$15.00/hr – $24.40/hr

• 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 workstation on time, appropriately groomed, dressed, and ready to work.
• Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximize sales potential through proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follow and 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 the department.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• Ability to sell proactively.
• Working understanding of the specialty department and team and WFM quality goals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow team members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.
• 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.

• 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.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: 90°F.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to work a 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 of age or older to serve alcohol.

Note:

This document provides a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Requirements may evolve as the role progresses and may differ based on business conditions, location, and departmental needs.

The wage range for this position is $15.00–$24.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits,” which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at the date of hire.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

To apply, please visit the Whole Foods Market Careers site.