Fresh Prep Cook: Cold Case, Salads & Hot Bar

Whole Foods Market; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member to support cold case, fresh pack, salad and hot bar operations. You will prepare items, follow recipes, label and rotate stock, monitor freshness, and replenish as needed.

The role emphasizes courteous customer service, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety standards. Qualifications include 6-12 months of retail experience, basic math, and strong communication skills.

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 customers and Team Members.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions with good time management and organization.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.

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.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, and merchandising of product.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures and maintains cleanliness and organization.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties and ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Product knowledge

Follow recipes

Food production

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member to support cold case, fresh pack, salad and hot bar operations. You will prepare items, follow recipes, label and rotate stock, monitor freshness, and replenish as needed.

The role emphasizes courteous customer service, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety standards. Qualifications include 6-12 months of retail experience, basic math, and strong communication skills.