Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
retirement plan benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer committed to nourishing both people and the planet. As a pioneering company in the natural and organic foods sector, Whole Foods Market continuously strives to improve how people eat, fund grants for school gardens, provide access to fresh and healthy foods to underserved communities, and alleviate poverty internationally. Unlike traditional grocery stores, Whole Foods Market embodies a deeper mission focused on creating meaningful change, supporting community wellness, and setting high standards of excellence across the grocery industry. This commitment translates into a work environment where every team member is encouraged to grow personally and professionally while contributing positively to their community and beyond.

The role at Whole Foods Market offers an opportunity to be part of this transformative mission by joining a team that performs a broad range of duties essential to the preparation, service, sanitation, and stocking of products in the store. This position is integral in ensuring that customers receive exceptional service and high-quality products that meet the store's rigorous standards. Employees in this role are responsible for maintaining cleanliness, product organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations. They engage actively with customers and fellow team members, supporting the store’s mission and values at all times. The position requires flexibility, a strong work ethic, and a passion for natural foods and community well-being.

An hourly wage ranging from $15.00 to $24.40 is offered, commensurate with experience, along with access to Whole Benefits, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and store discounts. New team members who successfully complete their initial 90 days may also be eligible for a pay increase. Whole Foods Market fosters an inclusive and equal employment environment, promoting diversity across all levels of the organization and ensuring fair hiring and promotion practices based solely on qualifications and business needs.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy fast-paced environments and want to contribute to a company that values sustainability, community impact, and exceptional customer service. Employees must be prepared to perform a variety of tasks such as preparing foods according to recipes, ensuring proper labeling and rotation, managing inventory waste, maintaining walk-ins and freezers, providing customer assistance, and adhering strictly to sanitation and safety standards. Moreover, team members are expected to actively participate in store initiatives, including promotional activities and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Working at Whole Foods Market means becoming part of a close-knit team that prioritizes collaborative efforts, continuous learning, and personal growth. Leadership within the store encourages employees to engage directly with customers, contribute ideas, and develop skills that will support advancement opportunities. The company is dedicated to not only providing excellent food products but also to enriching the lives of its employees through supportive work culture, competitive benefits, and a shared goal of making a positive difference globally and locally. Joining Whole Foods Market means joining a company that truly values the health and happiness of its people and the planet.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to stand or walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • Experience with single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling hand use
  • Able to perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • Can work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Able to use tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • May require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • Thorough product knowledge
  • Ability to make an adequate number of recipes per shift based on batch size
  • Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers
  • Understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits
  • Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department
  • 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

  • Assists with production for all Prepared Foods venues
  • Ensures all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated
  • Ensures product meets WFM guidelines for quality and preparation
  • Documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms
  • Ensures product production is performed using correct measuring devices and all recipes are followed
  • Helps customers understand the difference between WFM products and products at conventional stores
  • Ensures that walk-ins and freezers are kept clean and well-organized
  • 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
  • Ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
  • Immediately reports safety hazards and violations

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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