Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain committed to nourishing people and the planet. Established as a leader in natural and organic foods, it operates as more than just a retail store — it serves as a hub for community engagement, sustainability efforts, and social responsibility. Whole Foods Market is dedicated to improving how people eat, supporting local and global initiatives such as funding school garden grants, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in food deserts, and helping alleviate poverty in developing countries. This company embodies a mission-driven culture that focuses on personal growth, making a meaningful impact, and revolutionizing the grocery industry by setting high standards of excellence in customer care and product quality. Employees at Whole Foods Market are considered world-changers, contributing not only to the business's success but also to the well-being of their communities and the broader environment through responsible retail practices and community programs.
The Prepared Foods Team Member role at Whole Foods Market involves various responsibilities essential to the smooth operation of the prepared foods department. This position is integral in providing customers with freshly prepared, high-quality food items while maintaining exceptional standards of sanitation, safety, and customer service. The role includes preparing and cutting a variety of hot and cold foods such as meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizza — all while ensuring product freshness and appealing presentation in stocked displays. Team Members are expected to work collaboratively with team leaders and coworkers, manage inventory and spoilage paperwork, and engage customers proactively with samples and friendly service. This demands strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
This hourly position offers a wage range from $16.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience, and includes the opportunity for a base rate increase after successfully completing a 90-day introductory period. Whole Foods Market promotes an inclusive, equal opportunity work environment, respecting diverse backgrounds and various legally protected characteristics without discrimination. The company provides a competitive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which may include health insurance, a retirement plan, eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, and other programs designed to support Team Members' well-being and career growth. The opportunity to work at Whole Foods Market not only enhances one's professional skills but also aligns with a passion for natural foods and ethical business practices, making a meaningful difference at both local and global levels.
The Prepared Foods Team Member role at Whole Foods Market involves various responsibilities essential to the smooth operation of the prepared foods department. This position is integral in providing customers with freshly prepared, high-quality food items while maintaining exceptional standards of sanitation, safety, and customer service. The role includes preparing and cutting a variety of hot and cold foods such as meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, and pizza — all while ensuring product freshness and appealing presentation in stocked displays. Team Members are expected to work collaboratively with team leaders and coworkers, manage inventory and spoilage paperwork, and engage customers proactively with samples and friendly service. This demands strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
This hourly position offers a wage range from $16.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience, and includes the opportunity for a base rate increase after successfully completing a 90-day introductory period. Whole Foods Market promotes an inclusive, equal opportunity work environment, respecting diverse backgrounds and various legally protected characteristics without discrimination. The company provides a competitive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which may include health insurance, a retirement plan, eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, and other programs designed to support Team Members' well-being and career growth. The opportunity to work at Whole Foods Market not only enhances one's professional skills but also aligns with a passion for natural foods and ethical business practices, making a meaningful difference at both local and global levels.
Job Requirements
- No prior retail experience required
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- Ability to use hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
- 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 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
- 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 clearly and respectfully 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 Whole Foods Market mission
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- Understanding 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
- 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 timely and effectively and models suggestive selling techniques
- Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously
- Maximizes sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
- Follows and ensures compliance with health, sanitation, and safe work practices
- Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties
- Immediately reports safety hazards and violations
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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