Prepared Foods Production Specialist

Whole Foods Market; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking dedicated Team Members in University Heights, OH to assist with production for Prepared Foods, ensure proper labeling and rotation, and maintain quality standards. You will help customers understand product differences, keep walk-ins and freezers organized, and support on-time shifts and required trainings.

A strong work ethic, teamwork, and customer service focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Adequate recipes per shift based on batch size.
• Access market information and communicate to customers.
• Understand spoilage and waste and impact on profits.
• Following merchandising expectations within the department.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Clear and respectful information delivery to team, customers, and vendors.
• Meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Follow directions and procedures; good time management.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic 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, 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.
• Maintains, 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.

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking dedicated Team Members in University Heights, OH to assist with production for Prepared Foods, ensure proper labeling and rotation, and maintain quality standards. You will help customers understand product differences, keep walk-ins and freezers organized, and support on-time shifts and required trainings.

A strong work ethic, teamwork, and customer service focus are essential.