Prepared Foods Production & Service Specialist

Whole Foods Market; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in California seeks a Team Member to support prepared foods operations, including production, labeling, dating, rotation, and stock. You will follow SOPs, deliver courteous service, and help maintain a clean, organized store environment for customers and Team Members.

Responsibilities include accurate labeling, waste documentation, proper food handling, and using suggestive selling to maximize sales, while aligning with health and safety standards and store goals.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Ability to prepare multiple recipes per shift based on batch size.
• Capable of sharing market information with customers.
• Understanding of spoilage and waste impact on profits.
• Knowledge of merchandising expectations within the department.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to staff, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service standards in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions with time management and organization.
• Passion for natural foods and the Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and compliance with quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Assists with production for all Prepared Foods venues.
• Ensures all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated.
• Ensures product meets WFM guidelines for quality and preparation.
• Documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.
• Uses correct measuring devices and follows all recipes.
• Helps customers understand differences between WFM products and conventional stores.
• Keeps walk-ins and freezers clean and organized.
• Arrives on time and participates in required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows procedures including health, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working/shopping environment; maintains equipment.
• Performs opening/mid/closing duties; verifies signs and pricing.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.

Skills

Product knowledge

Batch recipe planning

Market info to customers

Spoilage awareness

Merchandising standards

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Passion for natural foods

Work ethic

Quality goals compliance

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in California seeks a Team Member to support prepared foods operations, including production, labeling, dating, rotation, and stock. You will follow SOPs, deliver courteous service, and help maintain a clean, organized store environment for customers and Team Members.

Responsibilities include accurate labeling, waste documentation, proper food handling, and using suggestive selling to maximize sales, while aligning with health and safety standards and store goals.