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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

Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Team member perks
Wage increase after 90 days
comprehensive benefits

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket chain dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. As a company, they go beyond offering quality groceries by actively contributing to community improvement and sustainable food practices. This includes initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy foods in underserved food deserts, and supporting efforts to alleviate poverty in developing countries. Working at Whole Foods Market means being part of a mission-driven organization focused on making a positive impact both locally and globally. With a commitment to setting high standards of excellence and revolutionizing the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market emphasizes a culture of growth, personal development, and meaningful change for its employees and customers alike.

The role available is a member of the Prepared Foods team, providing essential support in food preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of prepared food products. This position involves a dynamic work environment where team members contribute to maintaining the high-quality standards Whole Foods Market is known for, including adhering to health and safety regulations and company policies. Employees in this role engage directly with customers and coworkers, ensuring a positive shopping experience through courteous, friendly, and efficient service. They are expected to perform a variety of tasks such as preparing and serving a selection of hot and cold foods, sampling products, stocking displays, and assisting with inventory and cleanliness. The position requires flexibility, teamwork, strong communication skills, and a passion for natural foods and sustainability. This is an entry-level role that involves physical activity like lifting, standing, and using equipment safely in varying conditions. The wage range for this position is $18.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market also offers their comprehensive "Whole Benefits" program, which includes store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support for eligible full and part-time team members. New employees who successfully complete 90 days may be eligible for a wage increase afterward, emphasizing the company’s investment in employee development and retention. Join Whole Foods Market and become part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and making a lasting positive impact across communities.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing/walking 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 motions
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and 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 such as 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
  • 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 WFM quality goals

Job Duties

  • Cuts, prepares, and serves 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
  • answers phones and pages promptly and courteously
  • maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • follows and complies, or ensures compliance, 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
  • ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
  • immediately reports safety hazards and violations

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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