Prep Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Training and Development

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain dedicated to offering the highest quality natural and organic products. Founded with a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market goes beyond just providing food to its customers. The company actively supports initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved communities, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. With a commitment to sustainability and community well-being, Whole Foods Market has established itself as a leader in the grocery industry by setting high standards of excellence and promoting meaningful change both locally and globally.

This particular position at Whole Foods Market is centered around the preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of prepared food products. As a team member, you will play an essential role in ensuring that customers receive excellent service and high-quality products that meet Whole Foods Market's standards. The role involves assisting with production across all Prepared Foods venues, ensuring proper labeling, dating, and rotation of items, and maintaining product quality and compliance with recipes. You will be a key contributor to maintaining the cleanliness and organization of storage areas like walk-in coolers and freezers. Additionally, this role demands a commitment to safety and adherence to food safety and health regulations. Whole Foods Market emphasizes teamwork and customer interaction, requiring team members to provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service at all times.

This entry-level retail position is designed to support Whole Foods Market’s core values and goals while promoting regional and store programs. It requires a passion for natural foods and a willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The role offers an opportunity for personal growth and professional development, with a wage range of $15.00 to $24.40 per hour depending on experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits," which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and more. New team members who complete their first 90 days may be eligible for a base rate increase. The company values diversity and equal opportunity, hiring and promoting individuals based on qualifications and business needs. Working here means becoming a part of a company that is dedicated not only to food but to making a positive difference in the world.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to stand and walk 6-8 hours during an 8-hour workday
  • Capable of single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
  • Able to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Ability to work in temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Able to work in both wet and dry conditions
  • Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Able 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

  • Assists with production for all Prepared Foods venues
  • Ensures all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated
  • Ensures product meets Whole Foods Market guidelines for quality and preparation
  • Documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms
  • Ensures product production is performed using correct measuring devices and all recipes are followed
  • Helps customers understand the difference between Whole Foods Market products and products at conventional stores
  • Ensures that walk-ins and freezers are kept clean and well-organized
  • Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings
  • Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques
  • Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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