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Whole Foods Market

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.50 - $29.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket known for its commitment to providing high-quality, healthy food options to communities across the nation and beyond. Founded with a vision to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market has grown into a trusted brand dedicated to sustainable business practices, ethical sourcing, and community engagement. As part of their core mission, they actively improve access to fresh, nutritious food in underserved areas, support educational initiatives such as funding school gardens, and work to alleviate poverty globally. This ethos transcends the ordinary grocery shopping experience, positioning the company as... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 6-12 months retail experience
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Standing and walking for 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
  • Ability to work in temperatures below freezing to above 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
  • Willingness to work as part of a team
  • Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations
  • 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
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
  • Understanding of and compliance with 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
  • Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings
  • Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner 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 cleanliness and safety standards
  • Ensures walk-ins and freezers are clean and organized
  • Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
  • Ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
  • 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)

Job Location

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