Gourmet Prep Cook - Fresh Bar & Hot/Cold

Whole Foods Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Team Member to prepare items for cold case, salad, and hot bars, ensuring quality and presentation. You will stock, label, monitor freshness, and provide courteous service to customers and teammates.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting store initiatives. Must be able to lift, stand for long periods, and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Ability to follow a recipe accurately.
• Understanding of basic cooking techniques.
• Strong math skills for portioning and weights.
• Clear, respectful communication with customers and teammates.
• Teamwork and positive attitude in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to great customer service and selling effectively.
• Effective time management and organization.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items for cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars per production sheets.
• Cooks items per recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
• Label, date, cover, and rotate prepared items; monitor freshness.
• Restock and replenish food levels in a timely manner.
• Arrive on time; maintain grooming; attend trainings and meetings.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer customer inquiries promptly.
• Maximize sales through proper prep, storage, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation procedures; keep areas clean and safe.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties; ensure pricing accuracy.
• Report safety hazards and proceed with assigned duties.

Skills

Product knowledge

Follow recipe

Cooking techniques

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Food safety

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Heavy machinery

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX is seeking a Team Member to prepare items for cold case, salad, and hot bars, ensuring quality and presentation. You will stock, label, monitor freshness, and provide courteous service to customers and teammates.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting store initiatives. Must be able to lift, stand for long periods, and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.