Prepared Foods Specialist - Customer Service & Prep

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

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member for the Prepared Foods department in California. The role supports preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products while ensuring a positive store image and adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include on‑floor engagement with customers, rotating stock, assisting with inventory, and providing excellent service using suggestive selling techniques. Flexible schedule and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods, including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, and pizza.
• Samples products to customers.
• Stocks hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen, walk‑in preparation, and refrigerators.
• Checks in‑stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotates when necessary.
• Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Assists with periodic inventory checks.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prep, storage, and merchandising procedures.

Skills

Proactive selling

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Teamwork

Time management

Strong work ethic

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member for the Prepared Foods department in California. The role supports preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products while ensuring a positive store image and adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include on‑floor engagement with customers, rotating stock, assisting with inventory, and providing excellent service using suggestive selling techniques. Flexible schedule and strong teamwork are essential.