Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time

Performs all functions related to preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department. Job Responsibilities Assists with production for all Prepared Foods venues. Ensures all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, 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 Thorough product knowledge. Ability to make an adequate number of recipes per shift based on batch size. Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers. Understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits. Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department. 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. Experience No prior retail experience required. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds. In an 8‑hour work day: standing/walking 6‑8 hours. 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: 90°F. Ability to work in wet and dry conditions. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. May require use of ladders. Wage and Benefits Wage range: $17.50–$25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and part‑time team members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness programs, health and wellness support programs, and other team member perks. Eligibility is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan at the date of hire and may vary by location, length of service, and job type. New entry‑level team members who successfully complete their first 90 days of employment and remain actively employed in an eligible role may be eligible for a base rate increase after the 90‑day anniversary. Equal Employment 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 or 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