Prepared Foods Cook — Fresh Bar & Production Pro

Whole Foods Market, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc in New York, NY is seeking a Team Member to support the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. You will follow recipes, label items, monitor freshness, and ensure accurate signs and pricing.

You will deliver friendly service, assist customers, and work with the team to keep the store clean, safe, and well-stocked. The role requires flexibility, standing for long periods, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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 fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

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 that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
• Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards; ensures walk-ins and freezers are clean and organized.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Food labeling

Time management

Communication

Following recipes

Mathematical skills

Job description

Whole Foods Market, Inc in New York, NY is seeking a Team Member to support the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. You will follow recipes, label items, monitor freshness, and ensure accurate signs and pricing.

You will deliver friendly service, assist customers, and work with the team to keep the store clean, safe, and well-stocked. The role requires flexibility, standing for long periods, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.