Prepared Foods Cook — Fresh Prep, Flexible Schedule

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking an energetic food preparer to support cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bar operations. You will follow recipes, prep items, label and date products, and monitor freshness while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

You will deliver excellent customer service, assist with merchandising, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for varied shifts and occasional training is required.

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

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 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, groomed and ready to work; attends shifts, trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and answers phones promptly and courteously.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking and merchandising.
• Follows and complies with procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains clean and sanitary environment; ensures walk-ins/freezers are clean and organized.
• 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 and benefits details provided in the posting.

Skills

Product knowledge

Follow recipe

Food production

Math skills

Communication

Team oriented

Customer service

Procedures

Quality goals

Work ethic

Compliance

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking an energetic food preparer to support cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bar operations. You will follow recipes, prep items, label and date products, and monitor freshness while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

You will deliver excellent customer service, assist with merchandising, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for varied shifts and occasional training is required.