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

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Wellness support programs
Training and development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery retailer that stands out not just for providing high-quality natural and organic foods, but for its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Established as a leader in the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market is dedicated to nourishing people and the planet, going beyond just selling food to championing causes such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to fresh foods in underserved communities, and addressing global issues like poverty in developing countries. This company values personal growth, community impact, and meaningful change, living by the motto that it is more than a grocery store—it is a world-changing organization committed to setting standards of excellence and revolutionizing the industry.

Working at Whole Foods Market means becoming part of a team passionate about natural foods and sustainability, contributing both to local communities and global initiatives aimed at improving health and environmental outcomes. This approach attracts team members who are invested not only in their professional roles but also in helping make a difference through their day-to-day work.

The role available is that of a Prepared Foods Team Member, an integral part of the Prepared Foods team responsible for food preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking. This position requires providing exceptional customer service while supporting store operations in accordance with team and store standard operating procedures. As a team member, you will also engage with customers on the sales floor, help maintain a clean and safe environment, follow guidance under health and safety regulations, and uphold Whole Foods Market's core values and goals.

The Prepared Foods Team Member role is particularly suited for individuals who enjoy working directly with customers, have a passion for quality food and nutrition, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes teamwork and efficiency. Responsibilities include preparing and serving a variety of prepared foods, sampling products to customers, maintaining product freshness, and assisting in merchandising and inventory control.

This position offers an hourly wage range of $19.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience, and includes access to Whole Foods Market’s 'Whole Benefits' plan. These benefits cover a wide range of support programs such as health and wellness, paid time off, financial wellness, and employee discounts. This role also offers growth opportunities with potential wage increases for new team members who complete their probationary period successfully.

Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, hiring and promoting individuals based on qualifications and business needs without discrimination. The company encourages prospective candidates to apply directly through its official careers site to avoid inaccurate or fraudulent postings elsewhere.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand or walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • Ability to perform hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
  • Ability to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Willingness 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 including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • Ability to work in temperatures ranging from below 32 degrees Fahrenheit to above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • May require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills
  • 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 in all interactions
  • 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
  • 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

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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