Bakery Venue Service Team Member (Coffee Bar) - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Store discount
Health and wellness support
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket committed to improving the way people eat, funding initiatives that benefit local and global communities, and setting unparalleled standards in the grocery industry. As a company, Whole Foods Market blends a strong commitment to health, sustainability, and community involvement with a dynamic and progressive work environment. Their purpose extends beyond simply providing fresh and healthy food; it encompasses supporting local school garden projects, fighting poverty in developing countries, and ensuring food access to underserved populations within food deserts. Whole Foods Market is recognized not just as a grocery store but as a world-changer, dedicated to making a meaningful difference locally and globally.

This role is an entry-level position within their retail team, designed for individuals eager to grow personally and professionally while contributing to the company’s mission. The position involves performing a variety of customer service duties, including weighing, pricing, and packaging customer orders, maintaining product quality and freshness, following store procedures, and providing courteous and efficient service to both customers and fellow team members. The role necessitates spending significant time on the floor, engaging directly with customers, assisting with stocking, sanitation, and other operational tasks, and actively promoting the company’s values and initiatives.

Applicants will be expected to uphold Whole Foods Market's high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and customer service, ensuring an inviting shopping environment. The company offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $18.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience, along with an extensive benefits package referred to as "Whole Benefits." The benefits include eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support for both full- and part-time team members. This position provides an excellent opportunity for career advancement, as team members who demonstrate successful performance and a strong work ethic may be considered for promotion as business needs arise. Whole Foods Market fosters a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring fair employment opportunities for all candidates regardless of their background.

Joining Whole Foods Market allows you to be part of a purpose-driven team that is passionate about natural foods and culinary excellence. You will develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment and directly contribute to making a positive impact on your community and the environment. This position requires physical stamina, a readiness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to work well both independently and collaboratively. Working here means more than just a job; it is an invitation to grow, learn, and be part of a movement that revolutionizes how people think about food and lifestyle.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing and walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use involving single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
  • work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures around 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • may require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques
  • ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
  • high energy and enthusiasm for Whole Foods Market products, core values, and company philosophy
  • ability to sell proactively
  • ability to convey differentiating factors about Whole Foods Market products
  • strong to excellent communication skills
  • willingness to work as part of a team
  • ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully 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 Whole Foods Market mission
  • strong work ethic
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency
  • understanding of and compliance with quality goals

Job Duties

  • Weighs, prices, and packages customer orders
  • understands venue menus, stays abreast of specials and menu changes
  • follows cash handling procedures related to service venues
  • monitors product quality and freshness and ensures proper product rotation
  • completes product spoilage and transfer records as needed
  • 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 and addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner
  • models suggestive selling techniques
  • answers phones and pages promptly and courteously
  • maximizes sales potential through effective procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • follows and ensures compliance with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
  • maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • maintains equipment in accordance with 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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