Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full 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
employee recognition programs
Training and Development
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery chain focused on providing high-quality natural and organic foods while championing sustainability and community involvement. More than just a grocery store, Whole Foods Market is committed to making a meaningful impact on how people eat, supporting environmental stewardship, and promoting social good. Their initiatives range from funding grants for school gardens and providing access to fresh and healthy foods in underserved areas to alleviating poverty in developing nations. This mission-driven company has built a strong reputation as a world-changer in the grocery industry, striving to set standards of excellence and revolutionize how consumers think about food and wellness. At Whole Foods Market, employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally as part of a collaborative team that values integrity, respect, and service to others.
The role of a Team Member at Whole Foods Market is integral to sustaining this mission and delivering the company’s promise to nourish people and the planet. This position involves performing various functions related to food preparation, customer service, sanitation, and stocking. Team Members work within Prepared Foods venues, ensuring products meet high-quality standards through proper labeling, dating, rotation, and adherence to recipes and measuring guidelines. Additionally, they contribute to maintaining clean and organized workspaces such as walk-ins and freezers. This role demands a strong commitment to customer service, where courteous and efficient interaction with customers and other team members is paramount. Team Members are expected to arrive promptly, be appropriately groomed, and demonstrate a passion for natural foods and the overall mission of Whole Foods Market.
This hourly position offers a wage range of $15.00 to $24.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" to eligible team members, which include paid time off, store discounts, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support. The position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and while no prior retail experience is necessary, the role demands physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that involve standing, walking, bending, and operating various equipment. Success in this role offers opportunities for growth within the company, with wage increases after the first 90 days of employment for eligible team members who demonstrate commitment and performance. Whole Foods Market values diversity and equal employment opportunity and promotes an inclusive workplace free from discrimination based on any protected characteristic. Candidates are encouraged to apply through official company channels to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
The role of a Team Member at Whole Foods Market is integral to sustaining this mission and delivering the company’s promise to nourish people and the planet. This position involves performing various functions related to food preparation, customer service, sanitation, and stocking. Team Members work within Prepared Foods venues, ensuring products meet high-quality standards through proper labeling, dating, rotation, and adherence to recipes and measuring guidelines. Additionally, they contribute to maintaining clean and organized workspaces such as walk-ins and freezers. This role demands a strong commitment to customer service, where courteous and efficient interaction with customers and other team members is paramount. Team Members are expected to arrive promptly, be appropriately groomed, and demonstrate a passion for natural foods and the overall mission of Whole Foods Market.
This hourly position offers a wage range of $15.00 to $24.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market provides comprehensive "Whole Benefits" to eligible team members, which include paid time off, store discounts, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support. The position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and while no prior retail experience is necessary, the role demands physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that involve standing, walking, bending, and operating various equipment. Success in this role offers opportunities for growth within the company, with wage increases after the first 90 days of employment for eligible team members who demonstrate commitment and performance. Whole Foods Market values diversity and equal employment opportunity and promotes an inclusive workplace free from discrimination based on any protected characteristic. Candidates are encouraged to apply through official company channels to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- 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
- standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit and greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
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
- Assists with production for all prepared foods venues
- ensures all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated
- ensures product meets Whole Foods Market guidelines for quality and preparation
- documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms
- ensures product production is performed using correct measuring devices and all recipes are followed
- helps customers understand the difference between Whole Foods Market products and conventional store products
- ensures that walk-ins and freezers are kept clean and well-organized
- arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
- works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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