Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Whole Foods Market is more than just a grocery store; it is a mission-driven company focused on nourishing people and the planet. Established as a leader in natural and organic foods, Whole Foods Market has grown to become one of the most respected names in the grocery industry. The company dedicates itself not only to providing fresh, high-quality, and healthy food options but also to driving meaningful social and environmental change. Whole Foods Market supports various initiatives such as funding school garden grants, improving access to nutritious food in underserved communities, alleviating poverty in developing nations, and promoting sustainability on a global scale. As a team member, you contribute to this larger mission by engaging with your community and helping to revolutionize the grocery retail experience through exceptional product knowledge, quality service, and a commitment to core values.

The role available at Whole Foods Market involves performing all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of key food service areas including the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. This position requires ensuring food quality, presentation, and the upkeep of stocking and sanitation standards. Whole Foods Market emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive company image through courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and fellow team members. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including Food Safety procedures specific to the department. Team members in this role are responsible for preparing food items according to specific production sheets and recipes, labeling, rotating, and monitoring food for freshness, and ensuring timely replenishment to maintain product availability.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining a clean and sanitary working environment, adhering to weight and measure standards, following safe work practices, and performing opening, mid, and closing duties. This position offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where strong communication skills, teamwork, and a passion for natural foods are essential. The role requires hands-on use of various tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, and electric pallet jacks, and may occasionally require use of ladders. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work on your feet for 6 to 8 hours, and function effectively in both wet and dry conditions with temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

The wage range for this position is $18.50 to $30.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which includes paid time off, health and wellness support programs, financial wellness, and access to various team member perks. This role is open to full and part-time team members, and eligibility for benefits is determined based on work location, length of service, and job type. Whole Foods Market is committed to equity and fairness in employment and promotes candidates solely based on qualifications and business needs, providing equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of any legally protected characteristic. By joining Whole Foods Market, you become part of a team dedicated to excellence, sustainability, and community impact.