Prepared Foods Specialist - Fresh, Fast & Customer-Focused

Whole Foods Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX is seeking Team Members to perform all functions related to preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products. This role emphasizes providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times, aligning with store SOPs and WFM core values.

The position requires ability to lift 50 pounds, stand 6-8 hours, flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, and strong teamwork and communication to deliver

Qualifications

• Thorough product knowledge required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• No prior retail experience required.

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.

Skills

Product knowledge

Recipe preparation

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX is seeking Team Members to perform all functions related to preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products. This role emphasizes providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times, aligning with store SOPs and WFM core values.

The position requires ability to lift 50 pounds, stand 6-8 hours, flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, and strong teamwork and communication to deliver