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Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.00 - $24.40
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
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Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery chain dedicated to promoting healthy living, sustainability, and community wellness. Founded with a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market stands out in the retail sector as more than just a grocery store. It is a place where purpose-driven individuals come together to make a real difference in the world by advocating for better food quality, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. The company supports numerous initiatives, including funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and helping alleviate poverty in developing countries. With a commitment to setting the standards of excellence and revolutionizing the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market offers employees a chance to be part of a global movement focused on positive change beyond just selling products.

The Bakery Team Member role at Whole Foods Market involves providing essential support within the bakery department, enhancing product presentation, customer experience, and operational efficiency. This position requires an individual to engage actively in receiving and preparing bakery products, maintaining the cleanliness and appeal of bakery displays, and ensuring that the inventory is well-stocked and rotated according to company standards. Team members are expected to embody Whole Foods Market’s core values by delivering courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members alike, creating a positive company image at all times.

Working as a Bakery Team Member involves a blend of product handling, customer service, and teamwork. Responsibilities include monitoring product freshness by checking expiration dates, maintaining inventory organization, assisting with product sampling programs, and conducting periodic inventory checks to support purchasing and sales strategies. Strong communication skills and teamwork are crucial, as team members regularly interact with customers and collaborate with colleagues to maintain a high-quality shopping environment. The role demands physical stamina due to activities like standing for long periods, lifting, bending, and working with tools and equipment necessary for handling baked goods safely and efficiently.

This position offers an hourly wage range from $15.00 to $24.40, commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits known as "Whole Benefits." This includes health insurance options, paid time off, financial wellness programs, employee discounts, and various wellness support services. Whole Foods Market emphasizes fair and equal employment opportunities and fosters an inclusive workplace environment where team members’ growth and contributions are valued. New entry-level team members can also anticipate potential wage increases after successfully completing 90 days of employment. Overall, working at Whole Foods Market not only provides a job but a chance to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to a healthier planet and community.

Job Requirements

  • No prior retail experience required
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Ability to bend, twist, squat and reach
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures around 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
  • Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed and dressed

Job Qualifications

  • 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 on various 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
  • 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
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
  • Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals

Job Duties

  • Ensures 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
  • Stocks and cleans shelves, bins, and display areas
  • Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor
  • Maintains back stock in good order
  • Assists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing
  • Assists with periodic inventory checks
  • Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques
  • Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • Follows and complies with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
  • Immediately reports safety hazards and violations
  • Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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