Fresh Prepared Foods Specialist

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member for the Prepared Foods area in Portland, ME. The role involves preparing, serving, sanitizing, and stocking hot and cold foods, with a focus on delivering friendly, efficient service and maintaining store standards.

Responsibilities include sample presentation, inventory checks, price accuracy, and on-the-floor involvement to support team goals. The position requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective 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 with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods, including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, and pizza.
• Samples products to customers.
• Stocks hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen, walk-in preparation, and refrigerators.
• Checks in-stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotates when necessary.
• Bails and consolidates recyclables.
• Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.

Skills

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Safety compliance

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member for the Prepared Foods area in Portland, ME. The role involves preparing, serving, sanitizing, and stocking hot and cold foods, with a focus on delivering friendly, efficient service and maintaining store standards.

Responsibilities include sample presentation, inventory checks, price accuracy, and on-the-floor involvement to support team goals. The position requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.