Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.00 - $24.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Financial wellness
Health and wellness programs
employee perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket dedicated to nurturing the health of people and the planet. With a mission to improve how people eat, Whole Foods Market goes beyond just selling groceries; it supports initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved communities, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and other impactful projects aimed at creating meaningful change worldwide. The company fosters a work environment that emphasizes personal growth, community engagement, and making a difference not only locally but globally. As a pioneering leader in the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market is committed to setting standards of excellence while maintaining dedication to quality, sustainability, and social responsibility.

This position is for a Bakery Team Member at Whole Foods Market, an entry-level retail role with a wage range between $15.00 and $24.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. The role offers a rich opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team environment. The Bakery Team Member is integral in supporting the Bakery department by receiving and preparing products, maintaining attractive merchandising displays, and delivering exceptional customer service in line with Whole Foods Market standards. Team Members will engage in daily duties including breaking down deliveries, stocking shelves, maintaining product freshness and quality, and upholding health and safety standards. The position requires an individual who is proactive in selling, knowledgeable about bakery products, and committed to the company’s core values. This role also involves interaction with customers and other team members, emphasizing strong communication, teamwork, and a passion for natural foods. Successful candidates will have consistent attendance, punctuality, and readiness to work all scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Whole Foods Market provides extensive training and supports career advancement for its Team Members through achievement of milestones and demonstrated performance. The role also includes responsibilities such as assisting with sampling programs, performing inventory checks, ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety protocols, and maintaining a clean and welcoming business environment. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and the ability to work standing or walking for 6-8 hours within varied temperature conditions. The company offers comprehensive Whole Benefits packages, including financial wellness support, paid time off, health and wellness programs, store discounts, and other perks. Whole Foods Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all hiring and employment practices.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • ability to stand and walk for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour work day
  • ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
  • ability to work in temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • appropriate grooming and dress
  • punctuality and reliable attendance

Job Qualifications

  • No prior retail experience required
  • ability to sell proactively
  • ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department
  • ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
  • proactively reads labels and familiarizes oneself with various products
  • assists with periodic inventory checks
  • 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

Job Duties

  • Ensure a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products
  • stock and clean shelves, bins, and display areas
  • monitor and prevent spoilage and communicate waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor
  • maintain back stock in good order
  • assist with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing
  • assist with periodic inventory checks
  • arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and model suggestive selling techniques
  • maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • follow and comply, or ensure compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
  • maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
  • ensure accuracy of signs and pricing
  • immediately report safety hazards and violations
  • perform other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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