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Whole Foods Market

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
retirement plan benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain known for its dedication to providing the highest quality natural and organic products. Beyond being a retailer, Whole Foods Market embraces a mission to nourish people and the planet through sustainable and ethical business practices. The company supports numerous initiatives that positively impact communities and the environment, such as funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in food deserts, and aiding poverty alleviation in developing countries. This commitment makes Whole Foods Market more than just a place to shop – it is a company that fosters... Show More

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
  • Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 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 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
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards
  • 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 WFM quality goals
  • 6-12 months retail experience

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
  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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