Prepared Foods Production Specialist

Whole Foods Market; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in the United States seeks a Team Member to support prepared foods production, labeling, dating, and rotation while providing courteous, friendly service to customers and Team Members. The role emphasizes adherence to health and safety regulations, merchandising standards, and loss prevention, with frequent floor engagement and a focus on delivering a positive store image.

The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing most of the shift, and flexible scheduling

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.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Mantains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

Skills

Thorough product knowledge

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for natural foods

Strong work ethic

Understanding of quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market in the United States seeks a Team Member to support prepared foods production, labeling, dating, and rotation while providing courteous, friendly service to customers and Team Members. The role emphasizes adherence to health and safety regulations, merchandising standards, and loss prevention, with frequent floor engagement and a focus on delivering a positive store image.

The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing most of the shift, and flexible scheduling