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

Job Responsibilities 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 at 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 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 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 ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency. Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals. Experiences 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 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. Wages and Benefits The wage range for this position is $17.00‑$25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits provides a wide range of benefits for full‑time and part‑time team members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other team member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at the date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details. New entry‑level team members who successfully complete their first 90‑days of employment and remain actively employed in an eligible role may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90‑day anniversary. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr