Bakery Team Member (Service Counter)

About This Role

As a Bakery Team Member, you will support the Bakery department by preparing and stocking products, maintaining displays, and providing excellent customer service in accordance with Whole Foods Market standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked
• Stock and clean shelves, bins, and display areas
• Monitor and prevent spoilage, communicating waste to leadership
• Maintain back stock in good order
• Assist with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing
• Assist with periodic inventory checks
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing needs of customers promptly and courteously
• Maximize sales potential through effective prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment and equipment

Requirements

• Ability to sell proactively
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards
• 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
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand/walk 6-8 hours daily
• Ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.

Benefits