Prepared Foods Deli & Culinary Prep Specialist

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ is hiring for a Team Member in Prepared Foods. You will assist with production, labeling, dating, and stocking while delivering courteous, friendly service to customers and team members.

You will maintain sanitation, follow recipes, manage waste, and help customers understand product differences, all while upholding health standards and store programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of products in the department.
• Ability to prepare multiple recipes per shift based on batch size.
• Ability to gather and share market information with customers.
• Understanding of spoilage and waste impact on profits.
• Knowledge of merchandising expectations in the department.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to clearly share information with team, customers, and vendors.
• Commitment to high customer service standards.
• Ability to follow procedures and manage time effectively.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of Whole Foods Market quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Assists with production for all Prepared Foods venues.
• Ensures proper labeling, dating, coverage, and rotation of products.
• Ensures product meets WFM quality and preparation guidelines.
• Documents waste and spoilage using standard forms.
• Uses correct measuring devices and follows recipes accurately.
• Helps customers understand WFM products vs conventional stores.
• Keeps walk-ins and freezers clean and organized.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; attends trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintains clean environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties with accurate pricing signs.
• Reports safety hazards and violations promptly.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Adequate number of recipes per shift

Accessing market information

Understanding spoilage and waste

Merchandising knowledge

Customer communication

Deliver information clearly to team

Customer service excellence

Follow directions and procedures

Passion for natural foods

Strong work ethic

Quality goals understanding

Job description

Whole Foods Market, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ is hiring for a Team Member in Prepared Foods. You will assist with production, labeling, dating, and stocking while delivering courteous, friendly service to customers and team members.

You will maintain sanitation, follow recipes, manage waste, and help customers understand product differences, all while upholding health standards and store programs in a fast-paced environment.