Prep Cook – Gourmet Cold & Hot Bar

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

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits program

Store discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Somerville is seeking a team member to prepare and present food across cold case, salad, and hot bars, ensuring quality, labeling, dating, and freshness. You’ll stock, rotate, and merchandise while delivering friendly service to customers and colleagues.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining sanitation standards, and supporting store programs. Flexibility with hours, including nights and weekends, is needed for this position.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Ability to follow recipes.
• Good understanding of food production and techniques.
• Good basic math skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to customers and Team Members.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations.
• Ability to follow directions and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars.
• Prepares items according to recipes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Labels, dates, covers, and rotates prepared items; monitors freshness.
• Monitors levels and replenishes items in a timely manner.
• Provides courteous, efficient service to customers and Team Members.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, stocking, and merchandising.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Somerville is seeking a team member to prepare and present food across cold case, salad, and hot bars, ensuring quality, labeling, dating, and freshness. You’ll stock, rotate, and merchandise while delivering friendly service to customers and colleagues.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining sanitation standards, and supporting store programs. Flexibility with hours, including nights and weekends, is needed for this position.