Job Description

Provide support as a member of the Wine team to include receiving and preparing product, maintaining the floor and displays, and selling product in support of the regional vision. Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner. Surprise and delight the customers.
• 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display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating, and removing out-of-date products.
• Prepare, wrap and price wine and other products.
• Assist customers in selecting wine and other products.
• Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
• Maintain back stock in good order.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment by sweeping floors and completing sweep logs.
• Assist with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean, and appealing.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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 and customers
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Ability to sell proactively
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department
• Effective time management skills
• Possession of a current Serv-Safe certificate, or desire to obtain one
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
• A desire to grow with the Specialty/Wine team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Use of tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery

Desired Work Experiences

• Team Oriented
• Customer Service Focus

The wage range for this position is $18.50 - $25.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire.

New entry level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90-days of employment and who 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. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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Posting End Date: 10/17/2024