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Kitchen Prep Team Member

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
retirement plan benefits
eligibility for a store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket committed to nourishing people and the planet. Known for its high standards in quality and sustainability, Whole Foods Market actively supports initiatives that improve how people eat, including funding school garden grants, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved communities, and working to alleviate poverty in developing countries. The company fosters a culture of personal growth and meaningful change, inviting employees to make a difference within their community and beyond. This dedication to excellence and social responsibility has positioned Whole Foods Market as a pioneer in the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • able to stand and walk for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour shift
  • hand use includes single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • may require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • No prior retail experience required
  • strong attention to detail
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to work as part of a team
  • ability to follow directions and procedures
  • effective time management and organization skills
  • passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission
  • strong work ethic
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • understanding and compliance with quality goals
  • ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully

Job Duties

  • Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, and pizza
  • samples products to customers
  • stocks hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen, walk-in preparation, and refrigerators
  • checks in-stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotates products when necessary
  • bails and consolidates recyclables
  • assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items
  • completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required
  • assists with periodic inventory checks
  • arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed and dressed, and ready to work
  • provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers promptly, models suggestive selling techniques, and answers phones and pages courteously
  • maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising products
  • follows and ensures compliance with Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
  • maintains clean and sanitary working and shopping environment and maintains equipment according to cleanliness and safety standards
  • performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned and ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
  • immediately reports safety hazards and violations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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