Prepared Foods Production Specialist

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in San Jose, CA seeks team members for prepared foods roles focused on quality, labeling, sanitation, and friendly customer service.

You will support on-the-floor operations, stock, and merchandising while upholding health and safety standards. Responsibilities include proper labeling, adhering to recipes, assisting customers, maintaining clean work areas, and contributing to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Able to prepare multiple recipes per shift based on batch size.
• Access information about market conditions and communicate it to customers.
• Understand spoilage and waste and how it affects department profits.
• Follow merchandising expectations within the department.
• Strong to excellent communication and teamwork.
• Deliver information clearly to customers, vendors, and team members.
• Meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Follow directions and manage time effectively.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission.

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.
• Ensures product production uses correct measuring devices and recipes are followed.
• Helps customers understand differences between WFM products and conventional stores.
• Keeps walk-ins and freezers clean and well-organized.
• Arrives on time, groomed, dressed and ready to work; attends trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs promptly and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintains clean/safe environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures signs/pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Strong communication

Follow procedures

Time management

Passion for natural foods

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in San Jose, CA seeks team members for prepared foods roles focused on quality, labeling, sanitation, and friendly customer service.

You will support on-the-floor operations, stock, and merchandising while upholding health and safety standards. Responsibilities include proper labeling, adhering to recipes, assisting customers, maintaining clean work areas, and contributing to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.