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New Store - Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time - Seekonk,MA Opening- Summer 2026

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.50 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. More than just a grocery store, Whole Foods Market is a community-focused company that strives to improve how people eat by offering fresh, high-quality, and healthy food products. The company's mission extends beyond retail to include supporting initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to underserved communities in food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and championing sustainability and ethical sourcing practices globally. Founded with the aim to change the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market continues to set the standards of excellence for natural and organic food retailing while fostering a positive work environment for its Team Members.

This role at Whole Foods Market is an entry-level position in the Prepared Foods department, ideal for individuals passionate about natural foods and excellent customer service. The role involves preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of prepared foods while ensuring product quality and safety according to Whole Foods Market guidelines. Team Members are expected to engage actively with customers, providing knowledgeable service that highlights the unique qualities of Whole Foods Market products compared to conventional store offerings. The position requires adherence to all company Standard Operating Procedures, health, safety regulations, and quality standards. Team Leaders further play a pivotal role on the sales floor by actively supporting their peers, promoting store programs and initiatives, and ensuring the store environment meets cleanliness and safety expectations. This opportunity offers candidates the chance to develop their personal growth, work ethic, and team collaboration skills while being part of a company with a strong community impact ethos.

Whole Foods Market values inclusivity and equal employment opportunity, welcoming candidates without prior retail experience who demonstrate a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. The physical demands of the role include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, and working in varied temperature conditions including refrigeration and freezing environments. The company offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $16.50 to $25.40 commensurate with experience. Additionally, Whole Foods provides an attractive benefits package called Whole Benefits, which includes store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness and health programs, and other perks available to both full-time and part-time Team Members. New Team Members who complete an initial 90-day employment period may be eligible for a wage increase. This role is well-suited to individuals aspiring to be part of a mission-driven company that prioritizes community impact, quality, and sustainability while fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing or walking 6 to 8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 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

  • No prior retail experience required
  • thorough product knowledge
  • ability to make an adequate number of recipes per shift based on batch size
  • capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers
  • understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits
  • working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department
  • 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 with customers, vendors, and Team Members
  • 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 Whole Foods Market quality goals

Job Duties

  • Assist with production for all Prepared Foods venues
  • ensure all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated
  • ensure product meets Whole Foods Market guidelines for quality and preparation
  • document waste and spoilage using appropriate forms
  • ensure product production is performed using correct measuring devices and all recipes are followed
  • help customers understand the difference between Whole Foods Market products and products at conventional stores
  • ensure that walk-ins and freezers are kept clean and well-organized
  • arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and model suggestive selling techniques
  • maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • follow and comply, or ensure compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
  • maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
  • ensure accuracy of signs and pricing
  • immediately report safety hazards and violations

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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