Prepared Foods Associate — Fresh, Fast-Paced Service

Whole Foods Market; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Chicago is seeking friendly team members for a Prepared Foods position. You will assist with preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking, while delivering courteous, efficient service to customers. Team members engage with customers on the floor and support store programs.

Responsibilities include daily food prep, inventory upkeep, and maintaining safety and cleanliness. The role emphasizes strong customer interactions, suggestive selling, and adherence to health

Qualifications

• Proactive selling ability.
• Solid knowledge of products carried in department.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Clear, respectful communication with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods.
• Samples products to customers.
• Stocks cases and displays with prepared foods.
• Checks in-stock product dates and rotates stock.
• Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying items.
• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Assists with periodic inventory checks.
• Arrives on time and stays for all shifts and trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains clean and sanitary environment and equipment.

Skills

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Chicago is seeking friendly team members for a Prepared Foods position. You will assist with preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking, while delivering courteous, efficient service to customers. Team members engage with customers on the floor and support store programs.

Responsibilities include daily food prep, inventory upkeep, and maintaining safety and cleanliness. The role emphasizes strong customer interactions, suggestive selling, and adherence to health