Gourmet Prep Cook - Cold & Hot Bar

Whole Foods Market; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in McLean, VA is seeking a Team Member to support cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bar operations. You will prepare items according to recipes, label and rotate stock, and ensure quality and presentation while delivering friendly service.

You will work with a team, follow health and safety rules, and support store programs. The role requires reliability, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months retail experience.
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets.
• Basic math skills for item pricing and portion control.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars.
• Labels, dates, covers, monitors quality and freshness, rotates stock.
• Monitors levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; attends trainings.
• Provides courteous customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety standards; adheres to procedures.
• Opens, mid, and closes duties; checks pricing signs for accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards immediately.
• Merchandises products to maximize sales and efficiency.
• Supports store programs and initiatives with teamwork.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Uses knives, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely.
• Collaborates with Team Members and vendors.

Skills

Food preparation

Recipe adherence

Food production knowledge

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Quality standards

Job description

Whole Foods Market in McLean, VA is seeking a Team Member to support cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bar operations. You will prepare items according to recipes, label and rotate stock, and ensure quality and presentation while delivering friendly service.

You will work with a team, follow health and safety rules, and support store programs. The role requires reliability, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including weekends.