? 15h Left: Specialty Team Member (Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate) - Part Time
Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Charleston
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
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. Working with us means you are making a difference within
your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're
world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the
standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.
Provides support as a member of the Specialty team to include
receiving and preparing product, maintaining the Specialty floor
and displays, and selling product in support of the regional
Specialty vision. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require
ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly,
and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.
All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store
Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be
prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team
Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM
core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store
programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable
health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory
duties required in the department. Job Responsibilities - Surprises
and delights customers with consistent and delicious food. -
Engages in positive and proactive selling. - Ensures a fresh and
appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and
well-stocked. - Checks product to ensure it meets WFM quality
standards. - Monitors spoilage and supply waste to minimize impact
on department expenses. - Assists with sampling program, keeping
sample areas full, clean and appealing. - Maintains back stock in
good order. - Accesses information about market conditions and
communicates to customers. - Ensures temperature, sanitation and
sweep logs are completed.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, or ensures compliance, 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. - Performs other duties as
assigned by store, regional, or national leadership. Performs other
duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership Job
Skills - Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried
in department. - Ability to visually examine products for quality
and freshness. - Ability to sell proactively. - Working
understanding of Specialty department and team and WFM quality
goals. - 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 Experience - No prior retail
experience required Physical Requirements / Working Conditions -
Must be able to lift 50 pounds. - In an 8-hour work day:
standing/walking 6-8 hours. - Hand use: single grasping, fine
manipulation, pushing and pulling. - Work requires the following
motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching. - Exposure to
FDA approved cleaning chemicals. - Exposure to temperatures: 90
degrees Fahrenheit. - Ability to work in a wet and cold
environment. - Ability to work a flexible schedule including
nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. - Ability to use tools
and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and
other heavy machinery. - Where applicable, TIPS (Training for
Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) course completion
required and must be age 18 years of age or older to serve alcohol.
Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary
of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as
an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties
or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one
progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a
lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the
duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other
responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business
conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for
the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful
performance in their current position before being considered for
promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level
position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the
candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new
position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an
advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or
developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not
guarantee a promotion. The wage range for this position is
$17.00-$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 persons date of hire. For
additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site:
https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits. 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.
Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and
ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be
aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and
may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates
to apply via our site. S039 - Specialty Service Team Member
Required Preferred Job Industries - Customer Service
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