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divh2Whole Foods Market Retail Job/h2pOrders, replenishes and merchandises prepared foods products and participates in regional programs for purchasing and promotions. Monitors inventory control and replenishes product. Assists in organizing and developing promotional displays and maintaining OTS standards. 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./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliPurchases and replenishes food for preparation through proper buying procedures./liliMonitors and acts upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits in an accurate and timely manner./liliControls spoilage and shrink, achieves turn goals, participates in inventory./liliCompletes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required./liliAssists with counter service and cooks as scheduled or as necessary./liliCommunicates with Kitchen Manager/Chef and Team Leader on ordering needs and issues./liliMaintains positive working relationship with vendors./liliWorks with Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader(s) to cost recipes./liliOversees customer special order procedure./liliSupports leadership in conducting inventories./liliMaintains financial profitability by meeting and exceeding purchasing and sales targets./liliArrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings./liliProvides 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./liliMaximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product./liliFollows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices./liliMaintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards./liliPerforms opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing./liliImmediately reports safety hazards and violations./li/ulh3Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/h3ulliExtensive product knowledge, including production, distribution, seasonal availability, advances, and trends./liliAbility to create and negotiate price bids./liliFamiliarity and/or willingness to learn about products, nutritional information, and other areas of study./liliWorking knowledge and application of all Prepared Foods merchandising expectations./liliComplete understanding of WFM margin program and profitability./liliAbility to educate team on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm./liliStrong basic math skills./liliKnowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ordering systems./liliStrong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team./liliAbility to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors./liliAbility to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members./liliAbility to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills./liliPassion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market./liliStrong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency./liliUnderstanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals./li/ulh3Desired Work Experiences/h3ulli1+ years of Buying/Merchandising/li/ulh3Physical Requirements / Working Conditions/h3ulliMust be able to lift 50 pounds./liliIn an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours./liliHand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling./liliWork requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching./liliExposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals./liliExposure to temperatures: lt;32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), 90 degrees Fahrenheit./liliAbility to work in wet and dry conditions./liliAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed./liliAbility to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery./liliMay require use of ladders./li/ulpThe 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./p/div