All Store Team Member Positions (New Store Opening) (115303) - Full-time

Whole Foods Market is looking for people to join our team at our new store in Knoxville, TN! We have positions available in all departments. Whole Foods Market team members perform all functions related to answering customers' questions and assisting customers in finding product(s). Team members also provide excellent customer service and a positive atmosphere at all times. Team Member positions include:

- Cashiers

-Grocery Team Members

-Prepared Foods (Deli/Pizza/Kitchen) Team Members

-Bakery Service Team Members

-Produce & Floral Team Members

-Meat & Seafood Team Members

-Specialty (Cheese/Beer/Coffee) Team Members

-Whole Body (Vitamins/Body Care) Team Members

-Dishwashers

-Demonstration Team Members

-Housekeeping & Sanitation Team Members

Responsibilities will vary by position, but in general these are the responsibilities and qualifications of our Team Member positions:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meet and greet customers.
2. Respond to customer needs and concerns.
3. Provide exceptional, personalized service.
4. Be an example of outstanding customer service.
5. Educate customers about the products.
6. Knowledge of products.
7. Be a great listener.
8. Have patience.
9. Act dependably, be responsible, and communicate well.
10. Work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends.
11. Be organized and highly motivated.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Able to respond to all customer needs.
2. Friendly and a good communicator.
3. Very energetic.
4. A positive attitude.
5. Excellent communication and listening skills.
6. A desire to satisfy customers' needs.
7. A passion for people, food, and the business.
8. Accessible and approachable.
9. Desire to learn and teach.
10. Good product knowledge.
11. Able to perform
12. Passionate about Whole Foods Market core values.
13. Able to perform physical requirements of job as outlined in Working Conditions.
14. Ability to work box bailer (must be 18 years of age or older).
15. Works well with other and participates as part of a team.
16. Ability to work rotating shifts Monday through Sunday including some holidays

Essential Job Functions:
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and
below shoulders and squat.
- Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
- Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

About Us:

At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing Team Member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company.

Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers.

We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. To learn more, apply your passion today.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

Close Date: 02/06/2015