Prepared Foods Specialist: Fresh Counter & Service

Whole Foods Market; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Los Altos, CA is seeking a Team Member to support Prepared Foods operations, customer service, and store cleanliness. You will prepare foods, assist customers, manage stock, and help maintain safety and quality standards on the floor.

The role emphasizes on-time attendance, teamwork, and ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed. Previous retail experience is not required, but a passion for natural foods is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 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

• Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods.
• Samples products to customers.
• Stocks cases and displays with prepared foods.
• Checks dates for freshness and rotates stock.
• Assists Team Leader in organizing displays and seasonal items.
• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and worksheets.
• Supports periodic inventory checks.
• Arrives on time and participates in trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.

Skills

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Los Altos, CA is seeking a Team Member to support Prepared Foods operations, customer service, and store cleanliness. You will prepare foods, assist customers, manage stock, and help maintain safety and quality standards on the floor.

The role emphasizes on-time attendance, teamwork, and ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed. Previous retail experience is not required, but a passion for natural foods is desirable.