Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
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. Founded with a passion for high-quality natural food products, Whole Foods Market has grown into a trusted and innovative grocery retailer that sets industry standards in wholesomeness, sustainability, and community engagement. The company actively supports initiatives like funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries to create meaningful change beyond just the grocery aisles. Working at Whole Foods Market means joining a purpose-driven organization that values personal growth, community impact, and environmental stewardship. This is reflected in their mission to improve how people eat and live while contributing to societal and environmental wellbeing.
The position available is a member of the Prepared Foods team, a vital role that involves food preparation, customer service, sanitation, and stocking in a dynamic retail environment. The role is designed to uphold Whole Foods Market's commitment to quality and excellence by providing courteous and efficient service to both customers and fellow team members. Members of this team work hands-on with a variety of hot and cold prepared foods such as meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizza. The role also includes responsibilities like sampling products to customers, maintaining cold and hot displays, rotating stock to ensure freshness, and adhering strictly to health and safety regulations. Candidates will find themselves working collaboratively within a team-oriented culture that prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. Whole Foods Market emphasizes the importance of a positive company image and community presence, thereby requiring all team members to contribute to these values continually.
This role offers an hourly wage range of $17.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers robust "Whole Benefits" for full-time and part-time team members, including store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness resources, health and wellness support programs, and access to exclusive perks. The company fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and opportunities are based on qualifications and business needs. New entry-level team members who complete their first 90 days successfully may be eligible for a base pay increase. This role requires physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for long periods, and working in varying temperature conditions. Flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is also required to meet operational demands. Joining the Prepared Foods team at Whole Foods Market means being part of a mission-driven retail leader dedicated to changing the grocery industry and the communities it serves for the better.
The position available is a member of the Prepared Foods team, a vital role that involves food preparation, customer service, sanitation, and stocking in a dynamic retail environment. The role is designed to uphold Whole Foods Market's commitment to quality and excellence by providing courteous and efficient service to both customers and fellow team members. Members of this team work hands-on with a variety of hot and cold prepared foods such as meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizza. The role also includes responsibilities like sampling products to customers, maintaining cold and hot displays, rotating stock to ensure freshness, and adhering strictly to health and safety regulations. Candidates will find themselves working collaboratively within a team-oriented culture that prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. Whole Foods Market emphasizes the importance of a positive company image and community presence, thereby requiring all team members to contribute to these values continually.
This role offers an hourly wage range of $17.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers robust "Whole Benefits" for full-time and part-time team members, including store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness resources, health and wellness support programs, and access to exclusive perks. The company fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and opportunities are based on qualifications and business needs. New entry-level team members who complete their first 90 days successfully may be eligible for a base pay increase. This role requires physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for long periods, and working in varying temperature conditions. Flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is also required to meet operational demands. Joining the Prepared Foods team at Whole Foods Market means being part of a mission-driven retail leader dedicated to changing the grocery industry and the communities it serves for the better.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand or walk 6-8 hours per day
- Ability to use single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling with hands
- Ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), between 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and 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 such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- May require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully
- 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 Whole Foods Market mission
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of and compliance with Whole Foods Market quality goals
Job Duties
- Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold foods including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, and pizza
- Sample products to customers
- Stock hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen, walk-in preparation, and refrigerators
- Check in-stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotate when necessary
- Bail and consolidate recyclables
- Assist Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items
- Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required
- Assist with periodic inventory checks
- Arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
- Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and model suggestive selling techniques
- Maximize sales potential through effective preparation, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising of product
- Follow and comply with established procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
- Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
- Report safety hazards and violations immediately
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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