Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Store discount
Health and wellness support programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned and purpose-driven grocery store committed to nourishing people and the planet. With a mission that stretches far beyond simple food retailing, Whole Foods Market is dedicated to improving community health and well-being through sustainable food practices and social responsibility. The company funds grants for school gardens, provides access to fresh and healthy food to underserved populations living within food deserts, and actively participates in alleviating poverty in developing countries. By working at Whole Foods Market, employees are empowered to be world-changers who set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry through meaningful change and personal growth.

This opportunity at Whole Foods Market is for a Team Member who will perform essential food preparation and maintenance activities within various food service areas including the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. The role is vital in ensuring food quality, presentation, and sanitation standards are met at every turn. It involves working efficiently with production sheets and recipes to prepare items that maintain the high standards of Whole Foods Market’s commitment to excellence. The selected candidate will also be responsible for timely replenishment of food items and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Beyond food preparation, this position demands dedication to delivering a positive customer experience through courteous, friendly, and effective service. The Team Member will interact with customers and fellow Team Members, providing assistance and addressing needs promptly while exemplifying suggestive selling techniques to enhance sales potential. The role supports all corporate, regional, and store initiatives, aiming to promote Whole Foods Market’s core values and business goals. Compliance with food safety regulations, health standards, sanitation, and company operating procedures is mandated.

The wage range for this position is $18.50 to $30.20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive Whole Benefits package that includes various benefits tailored for both full and part-time Team Members. These benefits offer valuable programs on financial wellness, health and wellness support, paid time off, and store discounts. Eligibility varies according to work location, length of service, and job type. This is an excellent chance to advance a career within a company that fosters personal development and contributes to impactful societal change.

Job Requirements

  • must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing and walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use with single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • 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 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 to fellow team members, customers, and vendors
  • ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and team members
  • 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
  • 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 Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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