Prepared Foods Specialist - Fresh, Fast-Paced Team Player

Whole Foods Market; Upper Arlington (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Financial wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Upper Arlington, OH, is seeking Team Members for the Prepared Foods team. You will cut, prepare, and serve hot and cold foods, assist on the floor, and ensure fresh, properly displayed products while delivering courteous service to customers.

Responsibilities include stock rotation, inventory support, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Flexible scheduling, strong communication, and a passion for natural foods are valued.

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 hot and cold foods.
• Samples products to customers.
• Stocks cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen and walk-in preparation.
• Checks in-stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotates as needed.
• Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
• Completes required spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets.
• Assists with periodic inventory checks.
• Arrives on time and ready to work; attends trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales through proper prep, storage, rotation, and merchandising.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Sales skills

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Upper Arlington, OH, is seeking Team Members for the Prepared Foods team. You will cut, prepare, and serve hot and cold foods, assist on the floor, and ensure fresh, properly displayed products while delivering courteous service to customers.

Responsibilities include stock rotation, inventory support, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Flexible scheduling, strong communication, and a passion for natural foods are valued.