Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep)

About This Role

Perform all functions related to the preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of prepared foods products, ensuring quality, safety, and excellent customer service in a retail environment.

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 and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Thorough product knowledge
• Ability to make an adequate number of recipes per shift based on batch size
• Understanding of spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits
• Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department
• Strong 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
• 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

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.

Benefits