Bakery Venue Service Team Member; Coffee Bar - Part Time

Bakery Venue Service Team Member (Coffee Bar) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market is seeking a part‑time team member to support our coffee bar in the Bakery Venue. The role involves customer service, stocking, sanitation, and supporting store standards and health‑and‑safety regulations.

$16.00/hr – $25.40/hr (dependent on skills and experience)

• Weighs, prices, and packages customer orders.
• Understands venue menus, stays abreast of specials, menu changes, etc.
• Follows cash handling procedures related to the service venues.
• Monitors product quality and freshness and ensures proper product rotation.
• Completes product spoilage and transfer records as needed.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies with established procedures, including Weights & Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• 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.

• Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for WFM products, core values, and company philosophy.
• Ability to sell proactively.
• Ability to understand and convey to others the differentiating factors about WFM products.
• Strong to excellent 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 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.

• 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 wet and dry conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• May require use of ladders.

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; duties at higher levels may include those listed here. Promotion depends on business need and performance.

The wage range for this position is $16.00–$25.40 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 is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at date of hire. For more information, visit Whole Foods Market Careers Benefits.

New entry‑level Team Members who remain actively employed after the first 90 days may be eligible for a base rate increase.

Whole Foods Market provides 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. Hiring and promotion are based solely on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.