Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time Seasonal
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket committed to nourishing people and the planet. With a strong focus on sustainability, community support, and providing access to healthy foods, Whole Foods Market goes beyond being just a grocery store. The company actively participates in initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, supporting food access in underserved communities, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and promoting environmental stewardship. Their commitment to quality, customer service, and ethical business practices sets them apart as a revolutionary leader in the grocery industry.
Whole Foods Market is currently offering an exciting opportunity for dedicated individuals to join their team in a Prepared Foods position. This role plays a crucial part in the store’s operations by handling food preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products, all while upholding the company’s high standards. As a member of the Prepared Foods team, individuals contribute to maintaining a positive company image by delivering courteous and efficient service to customers and fellow team members. The position requires adherence to store Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring food safety, quality, and compliance with health regulations.
In this role, team members are expected to assist in the production for all Prepared Foods venues, ensuring products are properly labeled, dated, and rotated to maintain freshness. They must follow recipes accurately and use the correct measuring devices to meet Whole Foods Market quality guidelines. Additionally, team members play an important role in educating customers about the benefits and differences of Whole Foods Market products compared to conventional stores.
The role demands excellent teamwork, communication skills, and a passion for natural foods along with a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. Team Leaders especially are expected to be highly engaged on the sales floor, actively interacting with customers and supporting the team wherever needed. The position offers an hourly wage range of $18.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience, and includes eligibility for Whole Benefits, which encompasses a variety of perks such as health and wellness programs, paid time off, and financial wellness support.
Whole Foods Market values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. They seek team members who are aligned with their mission and eager to contribute to making meaningful change within their communities and beyond. This entry-level position requires no prior retail experience, making it accessible to individuals passionate about natural foods and customer service. Working conditions may include standing and walking for 6-8 hours, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a range of temperatures. The company encourages professional growth and offers potential wage increases after successful completion of initial employment milestones.
Whole Foods Market is currently offering an exciting opportunity for dedicated individuals to join their team in a Prepared Foods position. This role plays a crucial part in the store’s operations by handling food preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products, all while upholding the company’s high standards. As a member of the Prepared Foods team, individuals contribute to maintaining a positive company image by delivering courteous and efficient service to customers and fellow team members. The position requires adherence to store Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring food safety, quality, and compliance with health regulations.
In this role, team members are expected to assist in the production for all Prepared Foods venues, ensuring products are properly labeled, dated, and rotated to maintain freshness. They must follow recipes accurately and use the correct measuring devices to meet Whole Foods Market quality guidelines. Additionally, team members play an important role in educating customers about the benefits and differences of Whole Foods Market products compared to conventional stores.
The role demands excellent teamwork, communication skills, and a passion for natural foods along with a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. Team Leaders especially are expected to be highly engaged on the sales floor, actively interacting with customers and supporting the team wherever needed. The position offers an hourly wage range of $18.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience, and includes eligibility for Whole Benefits, which encompasses a variety of perks such as health and wellness programs, paid time off, and financial wellness support.
Whole Foods Market values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. They seek team members who are aligned with their mission and eager to contribute to making meaningful change within their communities and beyond. This entry-level position requires no prior retail experience, making it accessible to individuals passionate about natural foods and customer service. Working conditions may include standing and walking for 6-8 hours, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a range of temperatures. The company encourages professional growth and offers potential wage increases after successful completion of initial employment milestones.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour workday
- Ability to perform hand use tasks including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Must be capable of bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work in temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing) and up to above 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
- No prior retail experience required
Job Qualifications
- 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 merchandising expectations within the department
- Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully to team members, customers, and vendors
- Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions
- 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 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
- 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 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 according to cleanliness and safety standards
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
- Ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
- Immediately reports safety hazards and violations
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster


Search For More Opportunities:
How Candidates Get Hired Faster
Apply to 2–3 similar roles
Complete profile & get best matches
Check new opportunities daily

