Food Service Associate

• Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods , including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, salads, and pizzas.
• Samples products to customers .
• Stocks hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods from the kitchen, walk-in preparation, and refrigerators.
• Checks in-stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotates when necessary.
• Bails and consolidates recyclables .
• Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items .
• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• 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 with established procedures , including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment ; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned ; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations .

• Ability to sell proactively .
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department .
• Strong attention to detail .
• 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 .

We offer a competitive hourly rate between $16.50-$25.40, commensurate with experience. Our employees enjoy access to comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and other benefit programs. Eligibility for these benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefit plan at the date of hire. For additional information, please visit our careers website.

New entry-level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90 days of employment and remain actively employed in an eligible role may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary. At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.