Prepared Foods Crew Member — Flexible Hours

Whole Foods Market; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness support

Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Newport Beach, CA is seeking Team Members to assist with preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking across Prepared Foods venues. You will ensure proper labeling, dating, rotation, and quality while helping customers understand product differences from conventional stores.

This role emphasizes fast-paced teamwork, on-time attendance, safe work practices, and adherence to health regulations.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Ability to estimate recipes per shift based on batch size.
• Ability to access market information and communicate to customers.
• Understanding spoilage and waste impact on department profits.
• Knowledge of merchandising expectations in the department.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to convey information clearly to Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and manage time effectively.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Assists with production for all Prepared Foods venues.
• Ensures all prepared foods are properly labeled, dates, initialed, covered, and rotated.
• Ensures product meets WFM guidelines for quality and preparation.
• Documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.
• Ensures product production is performed using correct measuring devices and all recipes are followed.
• Helps customers understand the difference between WFM products and products at conventional stores.
• Keeps walk-ins and freezers clean and well-organized.
• Arrives on time, groomed, dressed, and ready to work; attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses customer needs promptly, and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working/shopping environment; maintains equipment per cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Batch-based recipe output

Customer information delivery

Spoilage and waste understanding

Merchandising knowledge

Strong communication

Clear, respectful communication

Customer service excellence

Following directions & time management

Passion for natural foods

Work ethic & urgency

Quality goals understanding

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Newport Beach, CA is seeking Team Members to assist with preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking across Prepared Foods venues. You will ensure proper labeling, dating, rotation, and quality while helping customers understand product differences from conventional stores.

This role emphasizes fast-paced teamwork, on-time attendance, safe work practices, and adherence to health regulations.