Prepared Foods Cook — Fresh Bar Production Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness support

Access to Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market plans to hire a Team Member to support food preparation across cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. You will follow recipes, ensure labeling, dating, and freshness, and keep items stocked and appealing for customers.

Ideal candidates will have 6–12 months retail experience and a passion for natural foods, strong communication, and a team-oriented mindset. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Must understand food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality standards.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars.
• Labels, dates, covers, and rotates prepared items; monitors freshness.
• Replenishes stock and maintains clean, sanitary work areas.
• Provides courteous, efficient service to customers and Team Members.
• Adheres to procedures, Weights & Measures, and health regulations.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties and reports safety hazards.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Follow a recipe

Food production techniques

Basic math skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

WFM quality goals

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market plans to hire a Team Member to support food preparation across cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. You will follow recipes, ensure labeling, dating, and freshness, and keep items stocked and appealing for customers.

Ideal candidates will have 6–12 months retail experience and a passion for natural foods, strong communication, and a team-oriented mindset. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and excellent service.