Prepared Foods Production & Service Expert

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness

Financial wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX is seeking team members for prepared foods with duties across production, counter service and sanitation. You will ensure proper labeling, rotation, and quality while delivering friendly, efficient service.

You will engage customers, support merchandising standards, handle rush periods, and work opening, mid, and closing shifts. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and alignment with Whole Foods Market values across store operations.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge and ability to label, rotate and portion prepared foods.
• Ability to execute multiple recipes per shift based on batch size.
• Capable of accessing market information and communicating it to customers.
• Understanding spoilage and waste and its impact on department profits.
• Working knowledge of merchandising expectations and storefront standards.
• Strong to excellent communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to present information clearly to teammates, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Follow directions and procedures with good time management and organization.
• Passion for natural foods and alignment with Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production for all Prepared Foods venues.
• Label, date, initial, cover, and rotate prepared foods.
• Ensure product meets WFM quality and preparation guidelines.
• Document waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.
• Follow correct measuring devices and recipes.
• Help customers understand differences between WFM and conventional products.
• Keep walk-ins and freezers clean and well-organized.
• Arrive on time and participate in required trainings and meetings.
• Provide excellent customer service and practice suggestive selling.
• Maximize sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follow health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work/shopping environment and equipment.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties and ensure pricing accuracy.
• Immediately report safety hazards and violations.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Recipe execution

Market condition awareness

Spoilage and waste awareness

Merchandising knowledge

Communication skills

Clear information delivery

Customer service excellence

Follow directions & time management

Passion for natural foods

Strong work ethic

Quality goals compliance

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX is seeking team members for prepared foods with duties across production, counter service and sanitation. You will ensure proper labeling, rotation, and quality while delivering friendly, efficient service.

You will engage customers, support merchandising standards, handle rush periods, and work opening, mid, and closing shifts. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and alignment with Whole Foods Market values across store operations.