
Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
store discounts
Health and wellness support
flexible schedules
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain specializing in organic foods and natural products. Established with a commitment to quality, sustainability, and environmental stewardship, Whole Foods Market has grown to become a leader in the grocery industry, focused on nourishing people and the planet. With stores across diverse communities, it provides a unique shopping experience rooted in health and wellness, offering a wide array of fresh, organic, and responsibly sourced foods. Whole Foods Market strives not only to serve great food but also to make a meaningful difference through its initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving fresh food access in food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and promoting sustainability programs.
This role is an entry-level position within the Prepared Foods team at Whole Foods Market. The position is designed to support the preparation, service, sanitation, and stocking of a variety of prepared food products. Team Members are essential to maintaining the store's high standards of quality, customer service, and operational excellence. The role requires working within a fast-paced retail environment and adhering closely to established Standard Operating Procedures. Key responsibilities include cutting and preparing hot and cold foods, serving customers, ensuring product freshness, and maintaining cleanliness and safety. Team Members also assist with inventory, merchandising, and donation programs. This position demands strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to customer service.
The employment type is hourly, with a wage range of $16.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits program known as "Whole Benefits" to both full-time and part-time Team Members. Benefits include access to store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and additional perks. Eligibility and availability of benefits vary depending on factors such as work location, length of service, and job type.
Whole Foods Market embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, promoting inclusivity across all races, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and other legally protected characteristics. The company fosters a positive work environment where Team Members can grow professionally and personally while contributing to the company’s vision of revolutionizing the grocery industry.
This role is an entry-level position within the Prepared Foods team at Whole Foods Market. The position is designed to support the preparation, service, sanitation, and stocking of a variety of prepared food products. Team Members are essential to maintaining the store's high standards of quality, customer service, and operational excellence. The role requires working within a fast-paced retail environment and adhering closely to established Standard Operating Procedures. Key responsibilities include cutting and preparing hot and cold foods, serving customers, ensuring product freshness, and maintaining cleanliness and safety. Team Members also assist with inventory, merchandising, and donation programs. This position demands strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to customer service.
The employment type is hourly, with a wage range of $16.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits program known as "Whole Benefits" to both full-time and part-time Team Members. Benefits include access to store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support, and additional perks. Eligibility and availability of benefits vary depending on factors such as work location, length of service, and job type.
Whole Foods Market embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, promoting inclusivity across all races, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and other legally protected characteristics. The company fosters a positive work environment where Team Members can grow professionally and personally while contributing to the company’s vision of revolutionizing the grocery industry.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand or walk for 6 to 8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Ability to use hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
- Must be able to bend, twist, squat, and reach
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures below freezing, refrigerated, and high heat conditions
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- 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
- Strong 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
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully
- Ability to meet customer service expectations
- Ability to follow directions and procedures
- Effective time management and organization skills
- Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market’s mission
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding and compliance with Whole Foods Market 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
- Checks product dates for freshness and rotates stock
- Bails and consolidates recyclables
- Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items
- Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets
- Assists with periodic inventory checks
- Arrives to work station on time and ready to work
- Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques
- Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising
- Follows health and sanitation procedures and safe work practices
- Maintains clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
- Reports safety hazards and violations immediately
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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