Retail Sales Associate-Thousand Oaks

Retail Sales Associate

Position at Wild Fork Foods

Retail Sales Associate Role Purpose As a Retail Sales Associate, you create an exceptional experience for every guest by delivering Wild Fork's service philosophy of personal chef and friendly butcher. You engage customers with expert product knowledge, meal inspiration, and warm hospitality while supporting replenishment, inventory accuracy, and store readiness. You play a vital role in maintaining a clean, well-stocked, easy-to-shop store and confidently perform essential operational routines including working in freezer environments, handling cash, and supporting opening and closing duties even when leadership is not present. You bring our values to life every day: Determination, Simplicity, Availability, Humility, Sincerity, Discipline, Ownership. Position Type: Full-time + Part-time Starting Wage: $20.00 per hour + Bonus Potential

Core Responsibilities

• Customer Experience & Selling
• Replenishment, Merchandising & Store Readiness
• Inventory Support
• Freezer & Cold Environment Work
• Cash Handling & Opening/Closing Routines
• Team Collaboration & Support

Qualifications

1 year of retail, grocery, hospitality, or food experience required.

Strong customer service skills with enthusiasm for food and culinary exploration.

Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple tasks.

Comfortable working in extremely cold temperatures.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk 810 hours.

Flexible scheduling (mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays).

Basic math skills for cash handling; POS experience a plus.

Values & Behaviors

We look for Sales Associates who:

• Show determination and urgency in serving customers.
• Engage with humility, sincerity, and pride in the Wild Fork brand.
• Demonstrate discipline and ownership in every task.
• Work respectfully as part of a team.
• Stay curious about products, cooking, and customer needs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Behavioral Health Matters Program, Live Health Online (Virtual Care)

Monthly Bonus Plan

401(k) and Company Match

PTO: Vacation, Sick, Birthday PTO

Culinary Perks: Culinary Training, Chew on This Monthly Product Giveaway, Wild Chef Monthly Allowance to Shop in Store

Ongoing Development: Mentorship Program, Better Futures Program (free community college)

Optional Perks: Fin Fit Financial Resources, Discounts (cars, cell phones, services & more), Employee Referral Bonus Program

EOE, including disability/vets