Prepared Foods Specialist: Fresh Prep & Service

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member for the Prepared Foods team in Berkeley. Responsibilities include preparing, serving, stocking, and maintaining sanitation while delivering courteous, friendly service on the floor with a strong customer focus.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attentiveness to product knowledge, and adherence to health and safety standards. Flexible scheduling may be required, including nights and weekends.

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 clearly and respectfully to teammates, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.
• No prior retail experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods.
• Samples products to customers.
• Stocks cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen and storage areas.
• Rotates stock to ensure freshness and dating.
• Assists Team Leader with merchandising volume and seasonal items.
• Completes required spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets.
• Supports periodic inventory checks.
• Arrives on time and follows grooming and dress standards.
• Delivers excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintains pricing accuracy and signage.
• Adheres to health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Reports safety hazards promptly.

Skills

Sell proactively

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Passion for natural foods

Work ethic

Quality goals

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Team Member for the Prepared Foods team in Berkeley. Responsibilities include preparing, serving, stocking, and maintaining sanitation while delivering courteous, friendly service on the floor with a strong customer focus.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attentiveness to product knowledge, and adherence to health and safety standards. Flexible scheduling may be required, including nights and weekends.