Overnight Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time

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
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
employee perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the natural and organic foods industry, committed to promoting health and wellness by providing high-quality products to customers across its numerous locations. Since its inception, Whole Foods Market has prioritized sustainability, community engagement, and ethical sourcing, making it a trusted name for consumers seeking fresh, wholesome, and responsibly sourced food. The company’s mission extends beyond just offering groceries—it involves nourishing people and the planet by supporting local growers, funding educational programs, alleviating poverty in developing regions, and improving access to nutritious food in underserved areas such as food deserts. Whole Foods Market is recognized for fostering a positive work environment that encourages personal growth, community involvement, and meaningful contributions toward a healthier world. Employees at Whole Foods Market are not just retail workers; they are valued team members who play an integral role in driving the company’s standards of excellence and revolutionizing the grocery industry through innovation and care.

The overnight production support role at Whole Foods Market is a vital position within the team, responsible for performing product processing and preparation to ensure that high-quality items are available for customers each day. This role involves a variety of hands-on duties including preparing raw materials, cutting fruits and vegetables, mixing and measuring ingredients according to recipes, baking, cooking, and forming food products to meet clearly defined standards. The overnight production support team member is also responsible for merchandising, stocking, display, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in work areas following Whole Foods Market’s Standard Operating Procedures and core values.

In this role, individuals will provide exceptional customer service by being courteous, friendly, and efficient, addressing customer needs while maximizing sales potential through proper product handling and suggestive selling techniques. Team members must demonstrate passion for natural foods and a strong work ethic suited for a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Attention to detail is paramount, as the position requires adherence to health and safety regulations, food safety protocols, product labeling, and rotation standards.

This position offers a competitive wage ranging from $16.50 to $25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience, and includes eligibility for Whole Benefits. Whole Benefits provide comprehensive support for full and part-time team members, encompassing paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness, store discounts, and other employee perks. Whole Foods Market values inclusivity and fairness, ensuring equal employment opportunities irrespective of race, gender, age, or other legally protected characteristics. The company emphasizes internal growth, rewarding team members who demonstrate successful performance with potential wage increases and advancement opportunities. Candidates interested in joining Whole Foods Market as overnight production support team members will be part of a dedicated workforce committed to making a lasting impact on their communities and beyond.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Standing and walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Ability to perform motions like bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures below freezing, refrigerated, and high temperatures
  • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and heavy machinery
  • May require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • No prior retail experience required
  • Knowledge of product preparation, display, storage, and stocking standards
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Understanding and compliance with WFM quality goals

Job Duties

  • Prepares products for display and sale including cutting fruits and vegetables, measuring, mixing, and preparing raw materials according to recipes, forming food items into defined shapes and sizes, labeling, dating, covering, and rotating prepared product, baking, cooking, or otherwise preparing product
  • Ensures that merchandising areas, walk-ins, freezers, and food preparation areas are clean and sanitary
  • Cleans department continuously and maintains sweep logs
  • Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers promptly and effectively, and models suggestive selling techniques
  • Maximizes sales potential through effective procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • Follows and complies with established procedures including health and sanitation and safe work practices
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned and ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
  • Immediately reports safety hazards and violations
  • Performs other duties as assigned by leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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