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
Exact $16.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the natural and organic foods industry, dedicated to nourishing people and the planet through a commitment to quality, sustainability, and community engagement. Established with a passion for healthy living and environmental stewardship, Whole Foods Market operates as a grocery retail company focused on providing customers with access to fresh, wholesome, and responsibly sourced food products. The company’s mission extends beyond just selling groceries; it encompasses initiatives like funding grants for school gardens, improving access to nutritious foods in underserved areas, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and championing sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Working at Whole Foods Market means joining a team of world-changers who strive to revolutionize the grocery industry through excellence and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to social and environmental causes.

The role being offered is a Food Prep Team Member position responsible for preparing and maintaining a variety of food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. This position demands meticulous attention to food quality, presentation, and sanitation standards to ensure an exceptional customer experience. The team member will follow standardized recipes and production sheets to prepare food with consistency and care, ensuring all items are properly labeled, dated, covered, and rotated to maintain freshness. Additionally, the role requires stock replenishment, cleanliness maintenance, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

An essential aspect of the position is delivering outstanding customer service by addressing customer needs promptly and courteously, modeling suggestive selling techniques, and contributing actively to the team environment. Food Prep Team Members must arrive on time, adhere to grooming and dress codes, and participate in scheduled training sessions. The role includes opening, mid-shift, and closing duties with a focus on maintaining accurate signage, pricing, and compliance with regulatory and company standards including food safety protocols. The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $30.20, commensurate with experience, alongside eligibility for Whole Benefits which includes store discounts, paid time off, wellness programs, and financial support.

Whole Foods Market values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic. The company prioritizes hiring and promoting individuals based on qualifications and business needs, with a transparent approach to career advancement. With a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, candidates in this role will have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful change locally and globally through their work.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Standing or walking 6-8 hours per 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 and standards
  • Ability to follow directions and procedures
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Passion for natural foods and the company's mission
  • 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
  • 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 Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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