Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.00 - $29.73
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer committed to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with a mission to improve the way individuals eat and live, Whole Foods Market has grown into a company known for providing access to fresh, healthy food, particularly in underserved communities such as food deserts, and supporting initiatives that foster environmental sustainability and social responsibility. With its broad impact that includes funding grants for school gardens, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and promoting high standards of food quality and safety, Whole Foods Market is much more than a grocery store – it is a community-centered, socially-conscious business dedicated to making a positive difference locally and globally.
Whole Foods Market continually strives to revolutionize the grocery industry by setting exemplary standards of excellence. As a member of the Whole Foods Market team, you become part of a culture that values personal growth, teamwork, and meaningful change. The company offers competitive wages ranging from $22.00 to $29.73 hourly, commensurate with experience, and provides an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and equal opportunity employment.
The Prepared Foods Team Member role is an essential position within Whole Foods Market retail stores, supporting the preparation, service, sanitation, and stocking of a variety of prepared food products. This entry-level position provides opportunities to develop skills related to food handling, customer service, and inventory management, all while contributing to the store’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The role entails preparing hot and cold foods including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizza with a focus on freshness and presentation. Members of the Prepared Foods team are expected to engage with customers proactively, provide friendly and efficient service, and promote national and store programs and initiatives. Team Members align with the core values of Whole Foods Market by maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and compliance with health regulations.
This position requires physical stamina, the ability to operate specialized equipment safely, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Whole Foods Market supports career growth through a structured promotional path, where successful performance, skill development, and business needs align to offer advancement opportunities. Full and part-time Team Members are eligible for "Whole Benefits," which include store discounts, paid time off, wellness programs, and other valuable perks that promote overall well-being.
By joining Whole Foods Market as a Prepared Foods Team Member, you become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting a larger mission of sustainability, community support, and health-conscious living. The role offers a meaningful career pathway with strong work ethics, skill building, and an inclusive culture encouraging every employee to thrive and make an impact.
Whole Foods Market continually strives to revolutionize the grocery industry by setting exemplary standards of excellence. As a member of the Whole Foods Market team, you become part of a culture that values personal growth, teamwork, and meaningful change. The company offers competitive wages ranging from $22.00 to $29.73 hourly, commensurate with experience, and provides an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and equal opportunity employment.
The Prepared Foods Team Member role is an essential position within Whole Foods Market retail stores, supporting the preparation, service, sanitation, and stocking of a variety of prepared food products. This entry-level position provides opportunities to develop skills related to food handling, customer service, and inventory management, all while contributing to the store’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The role entails preparing hot and cold foods including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizza with a focus on freshness and presentation. Members of the Prepared Foods team are expected to engage with customers proactively, provide friendly and efficient service, and promote national and store programs and initiatives. Team Members align with the core values of Whole Foods Market by maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and compliance with health regulations.
This position requires physical stamina, the ability to operate specialized equipment safely, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Whole Foods Market supports career growth through a structured promotional path, where successful performance, skill development, and business needs align to offer advancement opportunities. Full and part-time Team Members are eligible for "Whole Benefits," which include store discounts, paid time off, wellness programs, and other valuable perks that promote overall well-being.
By joining Whole Foods Market as a Prepared Foods Team Member, you become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting a larger mission of sustainability, community support, and health-conscious living. The role offers a meaningful career pathway with strong work ethics, skill building, and an inclusive culture encouraging every employee to thrive and make an impact.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing or walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour shift
- 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 around 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
- No prior retail experience required.
Job Qualifications
- Ability to sell proactively
- Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department
- Strong attention to detail
- 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
- 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
- Work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings
- Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques
- Answer phones and pages promptly and courteously
- Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
- Follow and comply, or ensure compliance, with established procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
- Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- Maintain equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards
- Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
- Ensure accuracy of signs and pricing
- Immediately report safety hazards and violations.
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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