Seafood Sales Associate

Job Summary:

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more.

As a member of our seafood team, you will be responsible for ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and colleagues at all times. You will also be required to maintain accurate department signage and pricing, as well as assist with sampling programs and periodic inventory checks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures a fresh and appealing display by checking quality, keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked, rotating and removing out-of-date products, filling ice tables, and performing other duties as assigned.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.
• Assists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• Proactively reads labels and familiarizes oneself on various products.
• 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.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.

Benefits:

• No prior retail experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Additional Information:

Whole Foods Market is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.