Prepared Foods Cook — Fresh, Quality, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Whole Foods Market; Oakville; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Team Member to support food preparation for cold cases, fresh packs, salads, and hot bars. You will label, date, rotate, and monitor product quality, while helping maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

The role requires strong teamwork and excellent customer service, with flexibility for shifts and training participation. The position emphasizes following recipes, proper prep, and presenting products attractively to customers, with a

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Ability to follow a recipe.
• Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques.
• Good basic math skills.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets.
• Prepares food items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensures that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
• Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Arrives to work station on time, groomed and ready to work; works scheduled shifts and attends trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment; keeps walk-ins and freezers organized.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Product knowledge

Recipe adherence

Cooking techniques

Math skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Work ethic

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Team Member to support food preparation for cold cases, fresh packs, salads, and hot bars. You will label, date, rotate, and monitor product quality, while helping maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

The role requires strong teamwork and excellent customer service, with flexibility for shifts and training participation. The position emphasizes following recipes, proper prep, and presenting products attractively to customers, with a