Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket dedicated to nurturing the health and well-being of people and the planet. Founded on a mission to improve eating habits, support sustainable agriculture, and foster vibrant communities, Whole Foods Market goes beyond being a grocery store—it is a movement towards positive change. The company actively funds grants for school gardens, improves food access in underserved areas known as food deserts, and contributes to alleviating poverty in developing nations. It has built a reputation for excellence and innovation in the grocery industry, continually setting higher standards for quality, sustainability, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- No prior retail experience required
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing or walking for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour work day
- Ability to perform hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Capability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in wet and cold environments
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to use tools and equipment such as box cutters, electric pallet jacks and other heavy machinery
- May require use of ladders
- Arrive to work on time, appropriately groomed and dressed
- Work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings
Job Qualifications
- Strong basic math skills
- Excellent communication skills and 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 in all interactions
- 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
- Understanding of and compliance with Whole Foods Market quality goals
- Strong attention to detail
Job Duties
- Check out customer groceries efficiently and accurately
- Uphold government regulations concerning sale of alcoholic beverages and taxation
- Follow proper check, ATM, and credit procedures
- Use proper tares procedures when ringing up scalable items
- Clean and stock Front End areas, including own register – changing tapes and ribbon as necessary
- Follow all cash handling procedures – meeting and exceeding regional cashier variance policy
- Assist with training of new Cashier and Cashier Assistant Team Members
- Assist supervisor in controlling customer flow and backed up lines – helping reduce customer waiting time
- Participate proactively in company programs as directed by leadership
- Arrive to workstation 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 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 or company leadership
- For US only hired November 2024 and beyond, complete shopper training and execute shopper tasks within the Customer Service Team as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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