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Whole Foods Market

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.50 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Training development

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer in the natural and organic foods sector, committed to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with a mission to revolutionize the grocery industry, Whole Foods Market focuses on providing high-quality, fresh, and healthy food options to its customers. The company actively supports community and environmental initiatives such as funding school garden grants, improving access to nutritious foods in underserved areas, and alleviating poverty in developing regions. With a culture rooted in sustainability and social responsibility, Whole Foods Market is more than just a grocery store; it is a movement towards creating meaningful change.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • No prior retail experience required
  • must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • able to stand or walk for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour workday
  • hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • ability to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and above 90 degrees
  • 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

  • Thorough product knowledge
  • ability to make an adequate number of recipes per shift based on batch size
  • capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers
  • understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits
  • working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department
  • 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 Whole Foods Market quality goals

Job Duties

  • Assist with production for all Prepared Foods venues
  • ensure all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated
  • ensure product meets Whole Foods Market guidelines for quality and preparation
  • document waste and spoilage using appropriate forms
  • ensure product production is performed using correct measuring devices and all recipes are followed
  • help customers understand the difference between Whole Foods Market products and conventional store products
  • ensure that walk-ins and freezers are kept clean and well-organized
  • arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • provide excellent customer service, address customer needs in a timely and effective manner, model suggestive selling techniques, answer phones and pages promptly and courteously

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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