Fresh Foods Prep Cook — Deli & Cold Case Expert

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Financial wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in California is seeking a team member for food preparation across cold case, fresh pack, salads, and hot bars. You’ll follow recipes, maintain quality, labels, and freshness, and support merchandising and customer service in a fast-paced setting.

You will ensure safety, sanitation, and accurate pricing, while working with a team to meet store goals. Training and some weekend shifts are required, with a focus on quality and customer care.

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 colleagues, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and time management skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the Whole Foods Market mission.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets.
• Prepares items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensures items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
• Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Arrives on time and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques; answers phones promptly.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, and merchandising.
• Follows sanitation and safety procedures and maintains clean work areas.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties and ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and follows leadership instructions.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Follow recipes

Food production

Math skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Tools

Knives

Electric pallet jacks

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Whole Foods Market in California is seeking a team member for food preparation across cold case, fresh pack, salads, and hot bars. You’ll follow recipes, maintain quality, labels, and freshness, and support merchandising and customer service in a fast-paced setting.

You will ensure safety, sanitation, and accurate pricing, while working with a team to meet store goals. Training and some weekend shifts are required, with a focus on quality and customer care.