Gourmet Prepared Foods Cook – Cold Case & Bars

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Town of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc in New York is seeking a Team Member to prepare food for cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars, while ensuring quality, labeling, dating, and rotation. You will monitor inventory, restock as needed, and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, upholding health and sanitation standards, and supporting store programs. Flexible scheduling may be required, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• 2nd bullet not used
• Ability to follow a recipe.
• Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques.
• Good basic math skills.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to 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

• Prepares food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets.
• Prepares food items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensures that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
• Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards; ensures walk-ins and freezers are clean and organized.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Ability to follow a recipe

Food production understanding

Math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Whole Foods Market, Inc in New York is seeking a Team Member to prepare food for cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars, while ensuring quality, labeling, dating, and rotation. You will monitor inventory, restock as needed, and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, upholding health and sanitation standards, and supporting store programs. Flexible scheduling may be required, including nights and weekends.