Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time

Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) – Part Time Join to apply for the Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) – Part Time role at Whole Foods Market Hourly Rate: $19.00/hr – $25.40/hr Provides support as a member of the Prepared Foods team to include preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products. Responsibilities Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods, including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, and pizza. Samples products to customers. Stocks hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen, walk‑in preparation, and refrigerators. Checks in‑stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotates when necessary. Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items. Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required. Assists with periodic inventory checks. 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. Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product. Follows and complies with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices. Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards. Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing. Immediately reports safety hazards and violations. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to sell proactively. Basic knowledge of all products carried in department. Strong attention to detail. Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team. Clear information delivery to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors. Meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions. 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. Desired Work Experience No prior retail experience required. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Standing/walking 6–8 hours in an 8‑hour work day. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. Exposure to temperatures: 90°F. Work in wet and dry conditions. Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. May require use of ladders. Benefits Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligible for base rate increase after 90‑day anniversary for new entry‑level Team Members who complete first 90 days and remain actively employed. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Whole Foods Market