Fresh Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Benefits

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness programs

Team member perks access

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Woodcliff Lake, NJ is seeking a prepared foods team member to support the hot bar, cold case and salad sections. You will prepare items according to recipes, label, date, rotate, and monitor freshness while delivering friendly customer service.

Use strong math, time management and communication skills to ensure quality, proper signage, and merchandising. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

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, 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.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

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, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows established procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment; ensures walk-ins and freezers are clean and organized.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store leadership.

Skills

Product knowledge

Follow recipe

Cooking techniques

Math skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Woodcliff Lake, NJ is seeking a prepared foods team member to support the hot bar, cold case and salad sections. You will prepare items according to recipes, label, date, rotate, and monitor freshness while delivering friendly customer service.

Use strong math, time management and communication skills to ensure quality, proper signage, and merchandising. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.