Prepared Foods Cook: Fresh Prep, Quality, Fast-Paced

Whole Foods Market; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Los Gatos is seeking a Team Member to support the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars, focusing on quality, presentation, labeling, and sanitation.

You will stock, rotate, assist customers, and work with the team to ensure accurate signage, pricing, and safety. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a flexible schedule, and adherence to health and safety standards.

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.

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.
• Provides excellent customer service and assists with stocking, pricing, and merchandising.
• Follows procedures for safety, sanitation, and regulatory duties.

Skills

Product knowledge

Follow recipes

Food production

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Los Gatos is seeking a Team Member to support the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars, focusing on quality, presentation, labeling, and sanitation.

You will stock, rotate, assist customers, and work with the team to ensure accurate signage, pricing, and safety. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a flexible schedule, and adherence to health and safety standards.