Gourmet Prep Cook – Fresh & Hot Bars

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

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is hiring a Team Member to support the cold case, salad, and hot bar operations. You will prepare items, follow recipes, label and rotate products, and ensure quality while maintaining cleanliness and safety. The role emphasizes friendly customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include stocking, merchandising, timely replenishment, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of products and ingredients.
• Ability to follow a recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
• Understanding of food production and basic cooking techniques.
• Good basic math skills for measurements and pricing.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to convey information clearly to customers and Team Members.
• Ability to meet customer service standards in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets.
• Prepares items per recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
• Labels, dates, covers, monitors quality, and rotates prepared items.
• Monitors levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Arrives on time, groomed and ready to work; attends trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows safety and sanitation procedures and maintains cleanliness.
• Maintains equipment and ensures walk-ins/freezers are organized.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Follow a recipe

Food production knowledge

Basic math skills

Customer service

Team communication

Time management

Job description

Whole Foods Market is hiring a Team Member to support the cold case, salad, and hot bar operations. You will prepare items, follow recipes, label and rotate products, and ensure quality while maintaining cleanliness and safety. The role emphasizes friendly customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include stocking, merchandising, timely replenishment, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends may be required.