Prepared Foods Cook – Fresh Bar & Cold Case Expert

Whole Foods Market; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Northfield Township, IL is seeking a Retail Team Member to support cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. You will prepare items according to recipes, label and date products, monitor quality, and rotate stock while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Excellent customer service is expected, with effective communication and teamwork to meet company standards and health regulations. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends is common in this role.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• 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 clearly to customers and Team Members.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; good time management and organization.

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 items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
• Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; works scheduled shifts and attends trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques; answers phones promptly.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising products.
• Follows procedures including health, sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working/shopping environment; handles walk-ins and freezers.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures signs and pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Note: wage range disclosure and benefits are provided in company communications.

Skills

Food preparation

Recipe following

Labeling and dating

Customer service

Team communication

Time management

Food safety

Equipment handling

Manual lifting

Passion for natural foods

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Northfield Township, IL is seeking a Retail Team Member to support cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. You will prepare items according to recipes, label and date products, monitor quality, and rotate stock while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Excellent customer service is expected, with effective communication and teamwork to meet company standards and health regulations. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends is common in this role.