Full Time Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production

Whole Foods Market; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market seeks dedicated team members to prepare food items and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Join us to make a difference in your community while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes for quality and consistency.
• Provide excellent customer service and address customer needs.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented attitude

Basic math skills

Ability to follow recipes

Passion for natural foods

Education

Retail experience

Job description

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do—it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store; we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

Job Summary

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality and presentation while performing duties related to stocking and sanitation. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Team Members must be prepared to perform duties across different roles as needed, supporting WFM core values and initiatives, and adhering to health and safety regulations, including Food Safety standards.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets.
2. Prepare food items according to recipes to ensure quality and consistency.
3. Label, date, cover, monitor quality and freshness, and rotate all prepared items.
4. Monitor food levels and replenish in a timely manner.
5. Arrive on time, appropriately groomed, dressed, and ready to work; attend scheduled shifts, trainings, and meetings.
6. Provide excellent customer service, addressing customer needs promptly and effectively, and model suggestive selling techniques; answer phones and pages courteously.
7. Maximize sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
8. Follow and ensure compliance with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
9. Maintain a clean and sanitary environment; ensure equipment is clean and organized, including walk-ins and freezers.
10. Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned, ensuring accurate signage and pricing.
11. Report safety hazards and violations immediately.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Ability to follow recipes.
• Understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques.
• Good basic math skills.
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service standards in all interactions.
• Follow directions, manage time effectively, and organize tasks efficiently.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market's mission.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Desired Work Experience

• 6-12 months retail experience preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand/walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour shift.
• Use of hands for grasping, manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
• Work in temperatures around 90°F.
• Work in wet and dry conditions.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and heavy machinery.
• May require ladder use.

Note: This document summarizes essential responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Duties may vary based on business needs, location, and other factors. Performance in current role is necessary for promotion considerations. Promotions depend on business needs and individual qualifications, not solely on milestones or certifications.

Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications and business needs. We encourage candidates to apply through our official site, as other job sites may not be accurate or safe.