Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time

About the role

Supports the Bakery team by handling tasks such as receiving and preparing product, maintaining displays, and selling products in alignment with Whole Foods Market's Work-from-Market (WFM) standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked.
• Stocks and cleans shelves, bins, and display areas.
• Maintains back stock in good order.
• Aids in the sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean, and appealing.
• Performs periodic inventory checks.
• Arrives on time, appropriately groomed, and ready to work; adheres to scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addressing customer needs promptly and effectively, and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper procedures for product preparation, storage, rotation, and merchandising.
• Fulfills 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.

Requirements

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Ability to learn basic product knowledge.
• Ability to visually inspect products for quality and freshness.
• Ability to assist with periodic inventory checks.
• Strong to excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market's mission.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with Whole Foods Market quality goals.

Skills

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• Assists with periodic inventory checks.
• Strong to excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards.
• 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 Whole Foods Market quality goals.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• 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.
• Motions: bending, twisting, squatting, 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.
• May require use of ladders.

Benefits

Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits" which includes a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits varies based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

Pay

$17.00 - $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.