Prepared Foods Associate - Fresh and Fast Service

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a prepared foods team member to support preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products. The role emphasizes friendly customer service, team collaboration, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing foods, samples, shelf stocking, inventory tasks, and maintaining clean work areas. A positive workplace with flexible shifts and a focus on quality and customer satisfaction is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Basic product knowledge for department items.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Clear communication with team, customers, and vendors.
• Meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Follow directions, procedures, and time management.
• Passion for natural foods and the Whole Foods Market mission.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with urgency.
• Understand and follow WFM quality goals.
• No prior retail experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods.
• Samples products to customers.
• Stocks hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods.
• Checks in-stock dates to ensure freshness.
• Bails and consolidates recyclables.
• Assists Team Leader in organizing displays and inventory.
• Completes worksheets and participates in inventories.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and attends trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards immediately.

Skills

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Following procedures

Natural foods passion

Work ethic

Quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a prepared foods team member to support preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products. The role emphasizes friendly customer service, team collaboration, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing foods, samples, shelf stocking, inventory tasks, and maintaining clean work areas. A positive workplace with flexible shifts and a focus on quality and customer satisfaction is highlighted.