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Whole Foods Market

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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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
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading supermarket chain known for its commitment to providing high-quality natural and organic foods. The company operates as a large grocery retailer with a focus on sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. Founded with a mission to nurture people and the planet, Whole Foods Market has become synonymous with healthy living and conscious consumerism. They work beyond just selling food, contributing to causes such as funding school garden grants, improving food access in underserved communities, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and setting high standards in the grocery industry. The company promotes a culture of personal... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing/walking 6-8 hours during an 8-hour work day
  • hand use of single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
  • 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

  • 6-12 months retail experience
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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