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Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Employee Discounts
Career Development

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket that prioritizes high-quality products, sustainability, and community engagement. Established as a trusted destination for healthy and responsibly sourced food, Whole Foods Market has built a reputation for its commitment to environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction. With stores across the nation, the company fosters an inclusive and team-oriented workplace that values integrity, transparency, and respect for all. Whole Foods Market is known not only for its extensive product offerings but also for its dedication to supporting the well-being of its customers and team members alike through a holistic approach to food retailing.

This particular role is an integral part of the Prepared Foods team within Whole Foods Market and focuses on a diverse range of responsibilities including food preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stock management. Team Members in this position play a pivotal role in ensuring that prepared foods meet the high-quality standards customers expect. The role requires attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

As a Prepared Foods Team Member, you will be responsible for preparing and serving a wide selection of hot and cold foods such as meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizza. This role emphasizes maintaining sanitary conditions and food safety by adhering to all health regulations and store procedures. You will also be tasked with ensuring that all food displays are well-stocked, fresh, and appealing to customers. The position requires teamwork and cooperation, working closely with Team Leaders and fellow Team Members to organize product displays, manage inventory, and maintain cleanliness throughout the working environment.

Customer interaction is a key part of this job, requiring courteous and friendly service at all times. You will have opportunities to showcase products, provide samples, and answer customer inquiries, contributing to a positive shopping experience. Furthermore, this role involves monitoring product freshness, managing spoilage, and participating in store initiatives that promote wellness and sustainability.

Whole Foods Market values its Team Members by providing a supportive work atmosphere that includes comprehensive benefits known as "Whole Benefits." These benefits encompass health and wellness support, financial wellness programs, paid time off, and team member discounts, all designed to foster career growth and personal well-being. The wage range for this position is $18.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Overall, joining the Prepared Foods team at Whole Foods Market offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about natural foods and motivated to deliver exceptional customer service. It is a dynamic role that combines food preparation skills with retail operations and customer engagement, supporting the company’s mission to nourish people and the planet.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Standing or walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • Hand use includes single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
  • Ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures of 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
  • Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals

Job Duties

  • Cuts and prepares a variety of hot and cold foods including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, and pizza
  • Samples products to customers
  • Stocks hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen, walk-in preparation, and refrigerators
  • Checks in-stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotates when necessary
  • Bails and consolidates recyclables
  • Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items
  • Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required
  • Assists with periodic inventory checks
  • 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 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
  • Immediately reports safety hazards and violations

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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