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

Overview

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

This range is provided by Whole Foods Market. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$20.00/hr - $29.73/hr

• Provide support as a member of the Specialty team to include receiving and preparing product, maintaining the Specialty floor and displays, and selling product in support of the regional Specialty vision.
• Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.
• Perform duties in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures and be prepared to perform duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions.
• Support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties.
• Surprises and delights customers with consistent and delicious food; engage in positive and proactive selling; keep cases and shelves clean and well-stocked; ensure product quality.
• Monitor spoilage and supply waste to minimize impact on department expenses.
• Assist with sampling program; keep sample areas full, clean, and appealing.
• Maintain back stock, access market information, and communicate to customers.
• Ensure temperature, sanitation and sweep logs are completed; arrive on time, groomed, dressed, and ready to work; attend required trainings and meetings.
• Provide excellent customer service, address needs timely, and model suggestive selling techniques; answer phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximize sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising; follow procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; keep equipment clean per WFM standards.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensure accuracy of signs and pricing; report safety hazards and violations immediately.
• 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, 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.
• 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; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.
• No prior retail experience required.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day; hand use includes single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals; temperatures from below freezing to above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 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.
• If applicable, TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) course completion required; must be age 18 or older to serve alcohol.

The wage range for this position is $20.00-$29.73 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits" including health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs.

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

Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer. We hire and promote individuals solely on qualifications for the position and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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