Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues)

About This Role

Serve customers at the Prepared Foods deli service counter and culinary venues by preparing, stocking, and serving a variety of hot and cold foods. Ensure excellent customer service and maintain a clean, sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold foods, including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, and pizza
• Sample products to customers
• Stock hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen, walk-in preparation, and refrigerators
• Check in-stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotate when necessary
• Bail and consolidate recyclables
• Assist Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items
• Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required
• Assist with periodic inventory checks
• Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintain equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards

Requirements

• Ability to sell proactively
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• 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
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits