Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep)

About This Role

This role is responsible for the preparation, stocking, and sanitation of prepared foods products for Whole Foods Market. Team members provide excellent customer service and ensure product quality and adherence to WFM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production for all Prepared Foods venues
• Ensure all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated
• Ensure product meets WFM 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 WFM products and products at conventional stores
• Ensure that walk-ins and freezers are kept clean and well-organized
• Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers, and model suggestive selling techniques
• Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensure accuracy of signs and pricing

Requirements

• 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
• Understanding of spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits
• Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and heavy machinery

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.

Nice to Have

• 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
• 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

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits