Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $24.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Team member perks
Training and Development
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading supermarket chain specializing in natural and organic foods, dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles and sustainable agriculture. Known for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and community engagement, Whole Foods Market operates stores across the United States and globally, offering a wide selection of high-quality products including fresh produce, prepared foods, meat and seafood, bakery items, and groceries. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive workplace culture, supportive of diversity and equal opportunity for all employees. Whole Foods Market provides comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities, encouraging each Team Member to contribute to the company’s mission and values while advancing in their professional journey.
The Prepared Foods Team Member at Whole Foods Market plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service while maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and sanitation. This role involves cutting, preparing, and serving a variety of hot and cold foods such as meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizzas. These team members work diligently to ensure product freshness by checking in-stock dates and rotating products as needed. The position requires active engagement with customers, including sampling products and promoting sales through suggestive selling techniques, as well as assisting in stocking and organizing displays featuring volume and seasonal items.
Prepared Foods Team Members are expected to uphold cleanliness and safety protocols based on store Standard Operating Procedures and health regulations. They participate in daily activities like bailing recyclables, completing spoilage and temperature logs, and assisting with inventory checks. Working collaboratively with Team Leaders and other Team Members, individuals in this role must demonstrate flexibility, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills to deliver a superior shopping experience. The role demands physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate various tools and equipment. Whole Foods Market offers an hourly wage ranging from $15.00 to $24.40, based on experience, along with a broad range of benefits through the Whole Benefits program, which includes paid time off, health and wellness support, store discounts, and financial wellness resources. The company also promotes continuous learning and career advancement opportunities for motivated Team Members. Overall, this role provides a dynamic work environment where passion for natural foods and dedication to customer service come together to enrich community health and well-being.
The Prepared Foods Team Member at Whole Foods Market plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service while maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and sanitation. This role involves cutting, preparing, and serving a variety of hot and cold foods such as meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizzas. These team members work diligently to ensure product freshness by checking in-stock dates and rotating products as needed. The position requires active engagement with customers, including sampling products and promoting sales through suggestive selling techniques, as well as assisting in stocking and organizing displays featuring volume and seasonal items.
Prepared Foods Team Members are expected to uphold cleanliness and safety protocols based on store Standard Operating Procedures and health regulations. They participate in daily activities like bailing recyclables, completing spoilage and temperature logs, and assisting with inventory checks. Working collaboratively with Team Leaders and other Team Members, individuals in this role must demonstrate flexibility, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills to deliver a superior shopping experience. The role demands physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate various tools and equipment. Whole Foods Market offers an hourly wage ranging from $15.00 to $24.40, based on experience, along with a broad range of benefits through the Whole Benefits program, which includes paid time off, health and wellness support, store discounts, and financial wellness resources. The company also promotes continuous learning and career advancement opportunities for motivated Team Members. Overall, this role provides a dynamic work environment where passion for natural foods and dedication to customer service come together to enrich community health and well-being.
Job Requirements
- No prior retail experience required
- 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
- 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 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
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
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner
- Ability to meet customer service expectations
- 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 and prepares a variety of hot and cold foods including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, 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 and addresses customer needs in a timely manner
- Maximizes sales potential through effective prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising
- Follows and complies with established procedures including health and sanitation
- Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
- Immediately reports safety hazards and violations
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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