Fresh Prep Cook - Quality Foods & Hot Bar

Whole Foods Market; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member to prepare items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars, ensuring quality, labeling, dating, and rotation. You will replenish stock, assist customers, and support store initiatives while upholding health and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have food preparation knowledge, recipe adherence, good math and communication skills, and a strong team ethic. Flexible schedule, with opportunities across departments.

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 and standards.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain time 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 items are labeled, dated, covered, and rotated for freshness.
• Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Provides excellent customer service and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.

Skills

Product knowledge

Follow recipes

Cooking techniques

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Food safety

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member to prepare items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars, ensuring quality, labeling, dating, and rotation. You will replenish stock, assist customers, and support store initiatives while upholding health and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have food preparation knowledge, recipe adherence, good math and communication skills, and a strong team ethic. Flexible schedule, with opportunities across departments.