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Seafood Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $25.40
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer in natural and organic foods, dedicated not only to providing high-quality products but also to fostering personal growth and creating meaningful change within communities. With a commitment to nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market supports initiatives such as improving eating habits, funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to healthy food for communities living in food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and much more. The company goes beyond being a grocery store; it operates as a force for positive global impact and continues to revolutionize the grocery industry through its dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and excellence. Whole Foods Market emphasizes a supportive working environment that nurtures teamwork, career development, and respect for diversity and inclusion. Employment is offered with fairness and equal opportunity, valuing candidates based on their qualifications and business needs.

The seafood team member role at Whole Foods Market is an entry-level retail position responsible for supporting department operations related to seafood products. This role requires attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety, sanitation, and customer service. The team member assists with maintaining a clean, well-stocked, and appealing seafood display, including checking product quality, stocking shelves, rotating products, removing expired items, and filling ice tables. Additionally, the role includes duties such as skinning, boning, cooking, smoking fish, and properly labeling and dating cooked products. Team members are expected to deliver excellent customer service by addressing customer needs, providing product information, and employing suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales.

Beyond daily tasks, the role involves compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards, adhering to store and company policies, and supporting regional and national programs. The position requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and handle equipment safely. Whole Foods Market offers an hourly wage ranging from $17.00 to $25.40, depending on experience, with access to a comprehensive benefits package known as Whole Benefits. Benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and more. New team members are eligible for a base rate increase after successfully completing 90 days of employment.

Whole Foods Market is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all team members are respected and given equal opportunities to grow. The company encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply through its official channels to ensure the accuracy of information and to avoid fraudulent job postings. Joining the seafood team at Whole Foods Market means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that supports sustainability, community engagement, and the advancement of natural foods, all while developing valuable skills and contributing to a positive customer experience.

Job Requirements

  • No prior retail experience required
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures: less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit, greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in wet and cold environments
  • Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to use tools and equipment including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery

Job Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully to team members, customers, and vendors
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations
  • 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
  • Understanding of and compliance with quality standards
  • Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department
  • Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
  • Ability to sell proactively

Job Duties

  • Ensures a fresh and appealing seafood display by checking quality, keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked, rotating and removing out-of-date products, filling ice tables, and performing other duties as assigned
  • Maintains accurate department signage and pricing
  • Maintains back stock in good order
  • Maintains a safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment
  • Assists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing
  • Cleans cases, glass, signs, uprights, coolers, smokers, floors, and drains as required
  • Skins, bones, and cooks or smokes fish
  • Boxes up, labels, and dates cooked fish
  • Assists with periodic inventory checks
  • 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, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques
  • Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously
  • Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • Follows and complies, or 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

No experience required


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