Grocery Team Member

About This Role

This role supports the Grocery team by receiving and preparing products, maintaining store displays, and stocking shelves, while providing excellent customer service and ensuring WFM standards are met in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products
• Stock and clean grocery shelves, bulk bins, frozen and dairy case
• Monitor and prevent spoilage and communicate waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor
• Maintain back stock in good order
• Assist with periodic inventory checks
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing needs of customers in a timely and effective manner
• 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; maintain equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensure accuracy of signs and pricing
• Immediately report safety hazards and violations

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
• Ability to perform simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions
• 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 work in a wet and cold environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits