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Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time Seasonal

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
retirement plan benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Opportunity for Promotion

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket known for its commitment to promoting the health and well-being of customers and communities. As a pioneering company in the grocery retail industry, Whole Foods Market focuses not only on providing high-quality fresh and healthy food options but also on driving meaningful change through sustainability initiatives, community engagement, and social responsibility. With a broad mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market supports grants for school gardens, improves food access in underserved areas known as food deserts, and works to alleviate poverty in developing countries. This dedication... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing/walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
  • work requires 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

  • No prior retail experience required
  • thorough product knowledge
  • ability to make an adequate number of recipes per shift based on batch size
  • capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers
  • understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits
  • working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department
  • 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

  • Assists with production for all Prepared Foods venues
  • ensures all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated
  • ensures product meets Whole Foods Market guidelines for quality and preparation
  • documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms
  • ensures product production is performed using correct measuring devices and all recipes are followed
  • helps customers understand the difference between Whole Foods Market products and products at conventional stores
  • ensures that walk-ins and freezers are kept clean and well-organized

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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