Seafood Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time

Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community well-being. Founded with the mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market is much more than a grocery store; it represents a movement toward healthier eating habits, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. The company supports initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas known as food deserts, and working on poverty alleviation programs in developing countries. This broad vision translates into the company’s day-to-day operations and culture, creating an inspiring working environment where employees contribute to meaningful change within their communities and beyond.

Whole Foods Market is a workplace that values personal growth, team collaboration, and a dedication to excellence. Employees, often referred to as Team Members, are encouraged to embody the brand’s core values by delivering exceptional customer service and supporting health and safety standards rigorously. Whole Foods Market offers a positive company image through courteous, friendly, and efficient service to both customers and fellow Team Members alike.

The Seafood Team Member role at Whole Foods Market is an entry-level position integral to maintaining the quality and appeal of the seafood department. This position involves a variety of responsibilities including counter service, stocking, sanitation, and merchandising. A Team Member in this role ensures the freshness and attractiveness of seafood displays by checking product quality, rotating stock, and discarding out-of-date items. They help maintain cleanliness around the department by regularly cleaning cases, glass, floors, and equipment. Additionally, this role includes preparing fish by skinning, boning, cooking or smoking, and labeling the products accurately.

Besides managing the physical aspects of the seafood department, the role is deeply customer-facing. A Team Member provides excellent service by addressing customer needs promptly and effectively, suggesting products through good selling techniques, and contributing to an overall positive shopping experience. They also assist with inventory checks, maintain accurate department signage and pricing, and comply fully with regulatory health and safety requirements including food safety protocols.

The position demands strong communication skills, teamwork, and a proactive approach to selling and learning about the products carried in the department. Passion for natural foods and alignment with the Whole Foods Market mission is essential. Physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment is required, as is the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Whole Foods Market offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program called Whole Benefits. This program offers a variety of advantages to both full and part-time employees, including store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness support, health and wellness programs, and other perks. New Team Members who complete their initial 90 days of employment may also be eligible for a base rate increase, reinforcing the company’s commitment to rewarding growth and commitment.

Joining Whole Foods Market means being part of a diverse, equitable workplace where hiring and promotion are based solely on qualifications and business needs. The company actively promotes opportunities internally and through their official channels to ensure candidates are provided accurate and secure ways to apply. This role is designed to offer a meaningful career path for those enthusiastic about natural foods, sustainability, customer service excellence, and personal development.