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

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $25.40
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health support programs
Wellness support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a well-established and renowned grocery store chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Known for its commitment to sustainability, quality, and community involvement, Whole Foods Market strives to nourish people and the planet through the food it offers and the initiatives it supports. From funding grants for school gardens to providing access to fresh food in underserved areas, its mission goes beyond mere retail to promote healthier lifestyles and environmental responsibility. As a leader in the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market sets the standard for excellence in natural foods retailing, fostering a team-oriented environment built on integrity, diversity, and innovation.

The Prepared Foods Team Member role at Whole Foods Market is an entry-level position designed to provide comprehensive support within the store's Prepared Foods department. This role involves a range of responsibilities including preparing, stocking, and serving a variety of hot and cold food items such as meats, cheeses, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pizza, and more. The Team Member will be responsible for maintaining food safety, sanitation, and product freshness, all while delivering exceptional customer service. This position requires hands-on involvement on the sales floor, working collaboratively with Team Leaders and fellow Team Members to promote a positive shopping experience and uphold the company's core values and standards.

In this role, individuals will also handle product sampling, assist with inventory checks, complete various operational worksheets, and participate in merchandising seasonal and volume items. Whole Foods Market places a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and proactive selling techniques, expecting Team Members to engage with customers enthusiastically and support store initiatives. The role demands physical stamina for lifting, standing, and performing repetitive motions, alongside the capability to use various tools and equipment safely. The position offers hourly wages ranging from $17.00 to $25.40 based on experience, along with access to comprehensive benefits under the Whole Benefits program for both full and part-time Team Members. Benefits include paid time off, health and wellness support, financial wellness programs, and store discounts.

Overall, joining Whole Foods Market as a Prepared Foods Team Member is more than a job; it represents an opportunity to contribute to a company that values its employees, supports personal and professional growth, and actively works towards making a meaningful difference in communities locally and globally. Team Members are encouraged to grow within the company, taking on new challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment committed to quality, sustainability, and exemplary customer service.

Job Requirements

  • must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing or walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • able to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • exposed to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • able to work in temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • able to work in wet and dry conditions
  • able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • able to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • may require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • no prior retail experience required
  • strong attention to detail
  • strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
  • ability to sell proactively
  • ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department
  • ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner
  • 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

  • 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
  • works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings
  • 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 WFM 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

No experience required


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