Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.50 - $30.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health support
Wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading specialty grocery retailer that has revolutionized the grocery industry by focusing on high-quality, natural, and organic products. Known for its commitment to nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market goes beyond just selling groceries; it actively engages in community support and environmental stewardship. The company improves how people eat by funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and is deeply involved in poverty alleviation efforts in developing countries. This ethos encourages employees to be part of a mission-driven company that values personal growth, meaningful community impact, and sustainability. Working at Whole Foods Market means joining a community of world-changers passionate about setting standards of excellence in retail and food quality.
The role being offered is a dynamic position within the food preparation and merchandising team. The Food Preparation team members focus on preparing, stocking, and maintaining the quality of items in the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to strict standards and recipes. These team members ensure that all food items are consistently fresh, attractive, and safely stored, contributing to an excellent customer experience. In addition to food handling, duties include maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas, adhering to health and safety regulations, managing inventory levels, rotating stock effectively, and delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires a dedicated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail and team collaboration skills.
Employment at Whole Foods Market offers a competitive hourly wage range of $18.50 to $30.20, dependent upon experience. The position may be full-time or part-time and comes with a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits". These benefits include eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness support, financial wellness programs, and access to additional team member perks. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring process and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. Team members are supported through ongoing training and development opportunities and are expected to uphold the company's core values while striving to contribute positively to both their local communities and the broader world through their daily work on the job.
The role being offered is a dynamic position within the food preparation and merchandising team. The Food Preparation team members focus on preparing, stocking, and maintaining the quality of items in the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to strict standards and recipes. These team members ensure that all food items are consistently fresh, attractive, and safely stored, contributing to an excellent customer experience. In addition to food handling, duties include maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas, adhering to health and safety regulations, managing inventory levels, rotating stock effectively, and delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires a dedicated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail and team collaboration skills.
Employment at Whole Foods Market offers a competitive hourly wage range of $18.50 to $30.20, dependent upon experience. The position may be full-time or part-time and comes with a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits". These benefits include eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness support, financial wellness programs, and access to additional team member perks. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring process and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. Team members are supported through ongoing training and development opportunities and are expected to uphold the company's core values while striving to contribute positively to both their local communities and the broader world through their daily work on the job.
Job Requirements
- 6-12 months retail experience
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work requires the following motions: 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 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 WFM 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, or ensures compliance, 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
- reports safety hazards and violations immediately
- performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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