Fresh Foods Prep Cook: Hot & Cold Bar Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Wheaton, IL is hiring a Team Member to support cold case, hot bars, and salad prep. You will prepare items from production sheets, ensure labeling, dating and rotation, and maintain freshness. You will heighten sales through proper prep, stocking, and merchandising while following health and safety guidelines.

Flexible schedule including nights and weekends; ability to lift 50 pounds; strong math and communication skills; commitment to natural foods and customer service.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Ability to follow a recipe.
• Good understanding of food production and cooking techniques.
• Good basic math skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to customers and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; time management.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars per production sheets.
• Prepares items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
• Labels, dating, covers, monitors quality and freshness, and rotates items.
• Monitors stock levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Arrives on time, groomed and ready to work; attends required trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and answers phones promptly.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment; manages walk-ins and freezers.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Product knowledge

Follow recipe

Cooking techniques

Math skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Natural foods

Work ethic

Quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Wheaton, IL is hiring a Team Member to support cold case, hot bars, and salad prep. You will prepare items from production sheets, ensure labeling, dating and rotation, and maintain freshness. You will heighten sales through proper prep, stocking, and merchandising while following health and safety guidelines.

Flexible schedule including nights and weekends; ability to lift 50 pounds; strong math and communication skills; commitment to natural foods and customer service.