Job Description
If you're looking to work in a positive environment and pursue knowledge in everything that is cheese, then come on down to the specialty department in the roaring fork! While working in specialty, we strive for excellence when serving our devoted customers. Specialty is a fast paced environment where you will have many opportunities to hone in on the skills you already possess and learn more as you go. Along with working with an assortment of cheeses, this department also encompasses a local coffee section, cured meats, fresh pasta and a vast selection of delicious chocolates.
Responsibilities
* Provide excellent customer service and address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner. Surprise and delight the customers with consistent, delicious food.
* 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display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating, and removing out-of-date products.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 food items;:cut, wrap, and price cheese and other products.
* Assist customers in selecting cheese, beer, wine, housewares, and other specialty 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 Specialty 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
* Strong work ethic and integrity
* Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
* Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
* 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
Austin, TX
Whole Foods Market, Inc. operates natural and organic foods supermarkets. The company’s stores offers produce, grocery, meat and poultry, seafood, bakery, prepared foods, coffee, tea, beer, wine, cheese, nutritional supplements, vitamins, body care, pet foods, and household goods. It also provides various non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other special diet foods; and sit-down wine bars and tap rooms. As of September 24, 2017, the company operated approximately 470 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It also sells its products through online. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. As of August 28, 2017, Whole Foods Market, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.