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Whole Foods Market · 14 hours ago

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

Colorado Springs, CO

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $25.40/hr

0+ years exp

Whole Foods Market is a company dedicated to nourishing people and the planet, focusing on community improvement and healthy food access. They are seeking a Specialty Team Member to support the Specialty team by preparing and selling products, maintaining displays, and ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodRetail

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

Qualification

Product knowledgeCustomer serviceProactive sellingAttention to detailPassion for natural foodsTeam collaborationTime managementCommunication skills

Required

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 ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals

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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit

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 (Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) course completion required and must be age 18 years of age or older to serve alcohol