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

Job 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 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, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices. Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, 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. Job Skills 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 an ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency. Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals. Experience No prior retail experience required. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions 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 course completion required and must be age 18 years of age or older to serve alcohol. The wage range for this position is $19.00–$25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, which includes a wide range of benefits for full‑ and part‑time Team Members, such as store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and other perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable plan at the date of hire and may vary by location, length of service, and job type. New entry‑level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90 days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90‑day anniversary. 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, 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. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site. #J-18808-Ljbffr