Prepared Foods Production Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support programs

Access to Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Closter, NJ is seeking a Team Member to support prepared foods production, service, and merchandising. You will help ensure product quality, proper labeling, and friendly customer service.

You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work varied shifts including nights and weekends, and comply with health and safety standards.

No retail experience required; training provided. Join a team that values natural foods and Whole Foods Market benefits.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Ability to make an adequate number of recipes per shift based on batch size.
• Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers.
• Understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits.
• Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of 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.
• Ensures that 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 prep

Market trends

Spoilage control

Merchandising

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Natural foods

Work ethic

Quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Closter, NJ is seeking a Team Member to support prepared foods production, service, and merchandising. You will help ensure product quality, proper labeling, and friendly customer service.

You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work varied shifts including nights and weekends, and comply with health and safety standards.

No retail experience required; training provided. Join a team that values natural foods and Whole Foods Market benefits.