
Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time Seasonal
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
employee discount
Wellness support programs
Training and Development
Equal employment opportunity
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods grocery chain committed to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with a passion for natural and wholesome foods, Whole Foods Market has grown into a world-renowned retailer dedicated to improving how people eat, supporting community wellness programs, and promoting environmental sustainability. The company takes pride in funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, alleviating poverty in developing regions, and implementing initiatives that foster positive change both locally and globally. With a mission beyond mere retail, Whole Foods Market embodies a movement towards a healthier lifestyle and a better planet through thoughtful sourcing, quality products, and community involvement. Employees at Whole Foods Market are not just workers but world-changers contributing to a meaningful cause.
This roles offers the opportunity to join the Prepared Foods team where you’ll support a variety of tasks including preparing delicious hot and cold foods, maintaining sanitary conditions, assisting with stocking, and providing excellent customer service. Whole Foods Market is hiring entry-level Team Members with a strong work ethic and passion for natural foods to help continue the tradition of setting the industry standard for excellence. Whether you are preparing sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, or pizza, you will play a key role in delivering fresh, quality products to customers. Attention to detail in checking product freshness, replenishing displays, and following food safety procedures is essential. The position also requires teamwork, effective communication, and proactive selling skills to enhance the customer experience and maximize sales. Work is fast-paced and physically demanding, offering a rewarding environment where personal growth is encouraged.
Whole Foods Market embraces diversity and ensures equal opportunity employment in all aspects of hiring and promotion. Both full and part-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits through Whole Benefits, including health and financial wellness programs, paid time off, and attractive employee discounts. The wage range for this position is $18.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. New Team Members who successfully complete their initial 90-day probation may qualify for a base rate increase. This role supports community impact by directly engaging customers, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and contributing to the overall mission of nourishment and sustainability. Working at Whole Foods Market means embarking on a career that values ethical practices, quality, and community influence.
This roles offers the opportunity to join the Prepared Foods team where you’ll support a variety of tasks including preparing delicious hot and cold foods, maintaining sanitary conditions, assisting with stocking, and providing excellent customer service. Whole Foods Market is hiring entry-level Team Members with a strong work ethic and passion for natural foods to help continue the tradition of setting the industry standard for excellence. Whether you are preparing sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salads, or pizza, you will play a key role in delivering fresh, quality products to customers. Attention to detail in checking product freshness, replenishing displays, and following food safety procedures is essential. The position also requires teamwork, effective communication, and proactive selling skills to enhance the customer experience and maximize sales. Work is fast-paced and physically demanding, offering a rewarding environment where personal growth is encouraged.
Whole Foods Market embraces diversity and ensures equal opportunity employment in all aspects of hiring and promotion. Both full and part-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits through Whole Benefits, including health and financial wellness programs, paid time off, and attractive employee discounts. The wage range for this position is $18.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. New Team Members who successfully complete their initial 90-day probation may qualify for a base rate increase. This role supports community impact by directly engaging customers, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and contributing to the overall mission of nourishment and sustainability. Working at Whole Foods Market means embarking on a career that values ethical practices, quality, and community influence.
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
- Ability to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- 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 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
- May require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
- 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 with customers, vendors, and Team Members
- 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 and 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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