Prepared Foods Production & Service Associate

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 3,499,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Closter, NJ is hiring an entry-level Team Member to support prep, counter service, sanitation, and stocking in Prepared Foods. You will ensure proper labeling, rotate stock, and assist customers with product knowledge.

No retail experience is required; training will be provided. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• No prior retail experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations and store SOPs.

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.
• Ensures walk-ins and freezers are kept clean and well-organized.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.

Skills

Product knowledge

Recipe batch handling

Market info for customers

Waste & spoilage awareness

Merchandising knowledge

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Customer service standards

Following directions & time management

Passion for natural foods

Work ethic in fast-paced env

Quality goals adherence

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Closter, NJ is hiring an entry-level Team Member to support prep, counter service, sanitation, and stocking in Prepared Foods. You will ensure proper labeling, rotate stock, and assist customers with product knowledge.

No retail experience is required; training will be provided. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with a focus on safety and teamwork.