Production Team member, Micro Kitchen

Production Team Member

The Production Team Member provides support as a member of the production team through ingredient preparation, recipe execution, packaging, sanitation, and proper storage/rotation of ingredients and finished goods.

Responsibilities:

• Cut, cook, prepare, and package a variety of hot and cold foods, including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, appetizers, wraps, salads, entrees, and other items.
• Prepare materials and ingredients for production according to production schedules and recipes. This could involve weighing, measuring, and staging materials for use in the kitchen production processes.
• Follow and comply with established kitchen production and packaging protocols and procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate packaging of products and ensure correct labeling, batch, and pack dates are applied.
• Adhere to recipe instructions and build guides, ensuring precise execution according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment and maintain equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards.
• Check all labeling of product for label accuracy including correct labeling of allergens.
• Check in-stock ingredient dates to ensure freshness and rotate when necessary.
• Complete all required daily documentation for FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), HACCP, Metal detection, and all other cook/cool, spoilage, and temperature logs as required for the facility.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Report safety violations and hazards immediately; help maintain facility security.
• Arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), work all scheduled shifts, complete required training and attend required meetings.

Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience in a production kitchen or food manufacturing facility environment.
• Familiarity with executing various cooking techniques such as grilling, frying, sauting, steaming, roasting, and more, to consistently deliver dishes of exceptional quality.
• Basic understanding of executing production orders efficiently within a food manufacturing or kitchen environment, ensuring timely completion while maintaining a high standard of culinary excellence.
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• A genuine passion for food and a deep commitment to our mission of nurturing both people and the planet.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must adhere to company dress code and standards of production kitchen dress and PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• May require use of ladders.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

The wage range for this position is $17.50-$25.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).