Prep Cook

Silver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.50 - $18.25

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

401(k)

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading supermarket chain that is dedicated to providing our customers with high-quality natural and organic products. Founded with a mission to nourish both people and the planet, the company goes beyond being just a grocery store by actively working to improve how people eat, supporting community initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, and providing access to healthy and fresh food for people living in food deserts. Whole Foods Market is also committed to alleviating poverty in developing countries and fostering sustainable practices across its operations. This commitment to social responsibility and sustainability makes... Show More

Job Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand or walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
Ability 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, 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit, and greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
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 other heavy machinery
May require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

No prior retail experience required
Strong 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 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 those 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 timely and effectively and models suggestive selling techniques
Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously
Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
Follows and complies with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
Maintains equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards
Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
Ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
Immediately reports safety hazards and violations

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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