
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a premier grocery store chain committed not only to providing high-quality, organic, and natural foods but also to fostering personal and community growth. The company's mission to nourish people and the planet extends beyond the shelves; it actively supports initiatives such as school garden funding, increasing accessibility to fresh food in underserved areas, and poverty alleviation in developing countries. As a socially responsible employer, Whole Foods Market is recognized as a leader in revolutionizing the grocery industry through its dedication to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and community engagement. This establishment offers an enriching work environment where team members are empowered to contribute meaningfully to their communities while advancing their personal and professional development. Whole Foods Market values excellence, integrity, and collaboration, making it more than a place to work but a movement toward positive change.
The role at Whole Foods Market involves performing comprehensive food preparation tasks essential for maintaining the quality and presentation of the store’s cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Team members undertaking this position are responsible for following precise recipes, ensuring proper food labeling, maintaining freshness, and adhering strictly to health and safety standards. The job requires a keen eye for detail in food presentation, sanitation, and inventory management. Furthermore, the role emphasizes exceptional customer service by engaging courteously with customers and colleagues to foster a positive shopping and working experience. Whole Foods Market expects team members to be versatile and ready to perform duties as required by store, regional, or national leadership, promoting the company's core values and health regulations.
This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, and comes with access to Whole Benefits, which provide a wide range of advantages such as store discounts, paid time off, and health and wellness support for both full-time and part-time team members. The work environment supports an equal opportunity culture free from discrimination, promoting a diverse workforce where all employees can thrive. Prospective team members should expect to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced setting that values teamwork, communication, and a passion for natural foods. This role demands physical stamina, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining Whole Foods Market’s high standards of food quality and customer service, making it ideal for individuals who are energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about healthy living and sustainable practices.
The role at Whole Foods Market involves performing comprehensive food preparation tasks essential for maintaining the quality and presentation of the store’s cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Team members undertaking this position are responsible for following precise recipes, ensuring proper food labeling, maintaining freshness, and adhering strictly to health and safety standards. The job requires a keen eye for detail in food presentation, sanitation, and inventory management. Furthermore, the role emphasizes exceptional customer service by engaging courteously with customers and colleagues to foster a positive shopping and working experience. Whole Foods Market expects team members to be versatile and ready to perform duties as required by store, regional, or national leadership, promoting the company's core values and health regulations.
This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $17.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, and comes with access to Whole Benefits, which provide a wide range of advantages such as store discounts, paid time off, and health and wellness support for both full-time and part-time team members. The work environment supports an equal opportunity culture free from discrimination, promoting a diverse workforce where all employees can thrive. Prospective team members should expect to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced setting that values teamwork, communication, and a passion for natural foods. This role demands physical stamina, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining Whole Foods Market’s high standards of food quality and customer service, making it ideal for individuals who are energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about healthy living and sustainable practices.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Ability to bend, twist, squat and reach
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures up to 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 such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- May require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- 6-12 months retail experience
- Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques
- 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
- 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
- Prepares food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets
- Prepares food items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency
- Ensures that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated
- Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner
- Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
- Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques
- Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
- Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
- Reports safety hazards and violations immediately
- Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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