
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.00 - $29.73
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health support programs
Wellness support programs
Team member perks
flexible schedule
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket committed not only to providing high-quality grocery products but also making a meaningful impact on local communities and the planet. Established as a pioneer in the natural foods sector, Whole Foods Market focuses on nourishing people and the environment through sustainable practices, philanthropy, and community engagement. The company supports initiatives such as school garden grants, improving access to healthy food in underserved areas, alleviating poverty abroad, and revolutionizing the grocery industry with its high standards of excellence. As a globally recognized brand, Whole Foods Market is dedicated to promoting healthy living, environmental sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
This role at Whole Foods Market is an opportunity to join the Bakery team, where the successful candidate will support the daily functions of the bakery department including receiving and preparing fresh products, maintaining displays, and providing exceptional customer service. As a Bakery team member, you will play a vital role in ensuring the bakery section remains inviting and meets the company’s renowned standards for product freshness, presentation, and customer engagement. Your responsibilities will include stocking shelves, rotating products to prevent spoilage, and assisting with inventory and sampling programs. With an hourly wage ranging between $22.00 to $29.73 based on experience, this position offers both full and part-time opportunities enriched with Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive Whole Benefits program.
Working with Whole Foods Market means more than just performing job duties; it means contributing to a larger mission of sustainable health and community wellness. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude toward selling and assisting customers, creating positive shopping experiences. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment requiring physical activity such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and operating various equipment safely. Adherence to all health, safety, and operational procedures is paramount, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient working environment. The role encourages teamwork, flexibility, and a passion for natural foods.
This position provides a platform for growth and development within a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Whole Foods Market promotes equal employment opportunities for all candidates and fosters a welcoming workplace culture. Team members are encouraged to advance their careers through performance and skill development with the opportunity to earn wage increases after their initial 90 days based on successful employment. If you are motivated by a role that offers meaningful work with strong community values, dynamic teamwork, and a commitment to quality, joining the Whole Foods Market Bakery team could be an excellent fit for your career ambitions.
This role at Whole Foods Market is an opportunity to join the Bakery team, where the successful candidate will support the daily functions of the bakery department including receiving and preparing fresh products, maintaining displays, and providing exceptional customer service. As a Bakery team member, you will play a vital role in ensuring the bakery section remains inviting and meets the company’s renowned standards for product freshness, presentation, and customer engagement. Your responsibilities will include stocking shelves, rotating products to prevent spoilage, and assisting with inventory and sampling programs. With an hourly wage ranging between $22.00 to $29.73 based on experience, this position offers both full and part-time opportunities enriched with Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive Whole Benefits program.
Working with Whole Foods Market means more than just performing job duties; it means contributing to a larger mission of sustainable health and community wellness. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude toward selling and assisting customers, creating positive shopping experiences. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment requiring physical activity such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and operating various equipment safely. Adherence to all health, safety, and operational procedures is paramount, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient working environment. The role encourages teamwork, flexibility, and a passion for natural foods.
This position provides a platform for growth and development within a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Whole Foods Market promotes equal employment opportunities for all candidates and fosters a welcoming workplace culture. Team members are encouraged to advance their careers through performance and skill development with the opportunity to earn wage increases after their initial 90 days based on successful employment. If you are motivated by a role that offers meaningful work with strong community values, dynamic teamwork, and a commitment to quality, joining the Whole Foods Market Bakery team could be an excellent fit for your career ambitions.
Job Requirements
- No prior retail experience required
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- ability to stand or walk for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour shift
- ability to use hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
- capacity for bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- ability to handle FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to operate tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and heavy machinery
- may require ladder use
Job Qualifications
- Ability to sell proactively
- basic knowledge of bakery products or willingness to learn
- ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
- strong communication skills
- willingness to work as part of a team
- ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully
- ability to meet customer service expectations
- 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
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency
- understanding of and compliance with quality goals
Job Duties
- Ensure fresh and appealing bakery displays by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing products, checking codes, rotating, and removing out-of-date items
- stock and clean shelves, bins, and display areas
- monitor and prevent spoilage while communicating waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and supervisors
- maintain back stock in orderly condition
- assist with sampling programs ensuring sample areas are full, clean, and attractive
- assist with periodic inventory checks
- arrive on time, appropriately groomed and dressed, work all scheduled shifts, and attend required trainings and meetings
- provide excellent customer service, handle customer needs promptly, model suggestive selling techniques, and answer phones and pages courteously
- maximize sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising of products
- comply with established health, sanitation, Weights and Measures, and safety practices
- maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment, ensuring equipment cleanliness and safety
- perform opening, mid, and closing duties including accurate signage 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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