Job Description: 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: 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. Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices. Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well-stocked. Accesses information about market conditions and communicates to customers. Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product. Assists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean and appealing. Engages in positive and proactive selling. Maintains back stock in good order. 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. Monitors spoilage and supply waste to minimize impact on department expenses. Surprises and delights customers with consistent and delicious food. Checks product to ensure it meets WFM quality standards. Job Requirements: Working understanding of Specialty department and team and WFM quality goals. Strong attention to detail 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 learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching. Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Ability to sell proactively. Ability to work in a wet and cold environment. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Job Details: Company: Whole Foods Market Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: San Francisco, CA, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here getyourvacancy.com