New Store - Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Part Time - Seekonk,MA Opening- Summer 2026
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned specialty grocery retailer committed to offering high-quality natural and organic products. Established as a leader in the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market focuses on raising the standards of product quality, health, and sustainability while fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and growth for its Team Members. The company is more than just a grocery store; it is a movement dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Whole Foods Market actively engages in efforts to improve how people eat, supports community initiatives such as school garden grants, provides access to fresh and healthy food for communities in food deserts, and contributes to poverty alleviation in developing countries. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and meaningful change, Whole Foods Market offers an empowering workplace environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, and commitment to shared values.
The role in question involves working as a food preparation Team Member, focusing on the preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. This position is integral to ensuring that all food items meet the company’s high standards for quality, freshness, and presentation. A key part of this role is adhering to established recipes and production sheets, ensuring consistency and excellence in every product served. Team Members are expected to perform duties related not only to food preparation but also to sanitation, stocking, and customer service, fostering an environment that supports Whole Foods Market's commitment to health and safety regulations. This position requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced retail grocery setting.
Working at Whole Foods Market means you will become part of a dynamic team that values respect, inclusion, and excellence. You’ll be expected to arrive on time for your shifts, maintain high grooming standards, and participate in ongoing training and meetings to stay current with company policies and best practices. As a Team Member, you will be responsible for maximizing sales potential through effective food handling practices, proper merchandising, and providing outstanding customer service. The company offers a wage range between $17.00 and $30.20 hourly, dependent on experience, and comprehensive benefits under its "Whole Benefits" program, which includes health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness resources, and more. Whole Foods Market promotes fair and equal employment opportunities for all individuals, underscoring its dedication to an inclusive and supportive workplace for employees at all levels.
The role in question involves working as a food preparation Team Member, focusing on the preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. This position is integral to ensuring that all food items meet the company’s high standards for quality, freshness, and presentation. A key part of this role is adhering to established recipes and production sheets, ensuring consistency and excellence in every product served. Team Members are expected to perform duties related not only to food preparation but also to sanitation, stocking, and customer service, fostering an environment that supports Whole Foods Market's commitment to health and safety regulations. This position requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced retail grocery setting.
Working at Whole Foods Market means you will become part of a dynamic team that values respect, inclusion, and excellence. You’ll be expected to arrive on time for your shifts, maintain high grooming standards, and participate in ongoing training and meetings to stay current with company policies and best practices. As a Team Member, you will be responsible for maximizing sales potential through effective food handling practices, proper merchandising, and providing outstanding customer service. The company offers a wage range between $17.00 and $30.20 hourly, dependent on experience, and comprehensive benefits under its "Whole Benefits" program, which includes health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness resources, and more. Whole Foods Market promotes fair and equal employment opportunities for all individuals, underscoring its dedication to an inclusive and supportive workplace for employees at all levels.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- 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), above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- May require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- Thorough product knowledge
- Ability to follow a recipe
- Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques
- Good basic math skills
- Strong to 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, customers, and vendors
- Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions
- Ability to follow directions and procedures
- Effective time management and organization skills
- Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals
- 6-12 months retail experience
Job Duties
- Prepares food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets
- Prepares food items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency
- Ensures that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated
- Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner
- Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
- Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques
- Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
- Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
- Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
- Reports safety hazards and violations immediately
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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