Prepared Foods Buyer & Merchandiser

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness support programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Whole Benefits

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Buying/Merchandising Team Member for prepared foods to purchase, replenish, and merchandise products, while supporting regional programs and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

You will assist in inventory control, cost recipes, and vendor relations, ensuring timely orders, accurate pricing, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on Fresh and natural foods.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Buying/Merchandising experience.
• Knowledge of prepared foods merchandising and vendor relations.
• Ability to create and negotiate price bids.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and replenishes food for preparation using proper buying procedures.
• Monitors open PO reports for purchases and credits.
• Controls spoilage and shrink, achieves turn goals.
• Completes spoilage, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Assists with counter service and cooks as scheduled.
• Communicates with Kitchen Manager/Chef and Team Leader on ordering needs.
• Maintains positive vendor relationships.
• Cost recipes with Team Leader.
• Oversees customer special order procedure.
• Supports inventories and profitability targets.

Skills

Product knowledge

Price negotiation

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Ordering systems

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Ordering systems

Word

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Buying/Merchandising Team Member for prepared foods to purchase, replenish, and merchandise products, while supporting regional programs and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

You will assist in inventory control, cost recipes, and vendor relations, ensuring timely orders, accurate pricing, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on Fresh and natural foods.