Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Redmond, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $19.50 - $30.20

Benefits

Health Insurance

retirement plan benefits

Paid Time Off

Store discount

access to other benefit programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a prominent grocery retailer dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with the vision of transforming the way communities access food, Whole Foods Market is much more than just a grocery store. It’s a mission-driven company that emphasizes personal growth, sustainability, and meaningful societal change. The company actively participates in initiatives such as funding school garden grants, improving food accessibility in underserved regions, alleviating global poverty, and championing organic, natural foods. This ethos of care and community has helped Whole Foods Market set new industry standards for quality, ethical sourcing, and corporate responsibility.

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Job Requirements

6-12 months retail experience
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand or walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
Ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from below freezing to over 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

Thorough product knowledge
Ability to follow a recipe
Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques
Good basic math skills
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
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 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
Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
Immediately reports safety hazards and violations
Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

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