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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 $16.00 - $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

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the grocery industry, known for its commitment to providing high-quality natural and organic products. As a company, it goes beyond just retail by fostering personal growth among its employees and making meaningful impacts on communities and the environment. Their mission centers around nourishing people and the planet, which translates into initiatives like funding school garden grants, improving access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and supporting efforts to alleviate poverty globally. Whole Foods Market is recognized not just as a grocery store but as a trailblazer striving to set high standards of excellence and champion social and environmental responsibility.

The role of a Prepared Foods Team Member at Whole Foods Market is essential to maintaining the store's reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. This position involves diverse responsibilities that contribute to the smooth operation of the prepared foods department. Team Members assist in preparing, serving, and stocking a variety of hot and cold foods, including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizzas. Ensuring cleanliness, food safety, and product freshness is a critical part of the job, as is delivering courteous and efficient service to customers and teammates. This position requires adherence to all health and safety regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures.

Team Members are encouraged to engage with customers actively, offering product samples and suggestive selling to enhance the shopping experience while maximizing sales potential. The role also demands collaboration with Team Leaders and other members to organize and display seasonal and volume items effectively. Whole Foods Market values a team-oriented approach where every person is willing to pitch in wherever needed to maintain a clean, inviting, and well-stocked environment.

This entry-level position offers a competitive hourly wage range between $16.00 and $25.40, which is commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits program called Whole Benefits, which includes access to health and wellness support, paid time off, financial wellness programs, store discounts, and other perks for both full- and part-time Team Members. Eligibility for these benefits varies based on factors such as location, length of service, and employment type.

Whole Foods Market maintains a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment, ensuring all hires and promotions are based solely on qualifications and business needs. They foster an inclusive work environment that respects diversity across all dimensions including race, gender, age, disability, and more.

Overall, working as a Prepared Foods Team Member at Whole Foods Market offers more than just a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a values-driven company that actively contributes to community well-being and environmental stewardship while providing a supportive and engaging workplace for its employees. The role is suited for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment, have a passion for natural foods, and want to make a tangible difference through their work.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use includes single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures up to 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 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 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 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 in accordance with 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)


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