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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 $15.00 - $24.40
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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
Career advancement opportunities
Training and Development

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket committed to providing the highest quality products while supporting sustainable agricultural practices and local suppliers. The company is renowned for its extraordinary emphasis on health, wellness, and the environment, making it a preferred destination for customers seeking fresh, wholesome foods that nourish both body and planet. Established as an innovator in the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market continuously strives to lead the way in revolutionizing how people shop for and consume food. This commitment is underscored by their various community programs such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to nutritious food in food deserts, and addressing issues like poverty in developing countries. Working at Whole Foods Market means joining a team of world-changers who are passionate about making a meaningful impact at both local and global levels.

The role in question is within the Prepared Foods team, focusing on the preparation, service, and maintenance of hot and cold food items including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizza. As a Team Member in this department, individuals will engage directly with customers by providing courteous and efficient service, sampling products, stocking displays, and ensuring food freshness and quality through monitoring and rotating stock. This position requires adherence to the company’s strict standards of sanitation, health, and safety, while also involving inventory tasks, waste management, and assisting Team Leaders with organizing and merchandising seasonal items. Team Members must be proactive, ready to engage on the sales floor, and adaptable to perform duties across various team roles as needed.

This entry-level role offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where attention to detail and a passion for natural foods are key. Whole Foods Market supports its employees through a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which provides access to store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, and additional perks. The wage range for this position is $15.00 to $24.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market fosters an inclusive culture of fairness and equal opportunity, encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Successful completion of initial training and compliance with company policies are key to career advancement opportunities within the store’s team structure, with possibilities for wage increases and growth into higher roles based on performance and business needs.

Job Requirements

  • No prior retail experience required
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand/walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • Ability to perform hand use motions 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 such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • May require the 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
  • 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

  • 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 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 a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment and maintain equipment in accordance with WFM 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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