Prepared Foods Production Team Member; Deli​/Culinary Prep - Part Time

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

Join us as a Prepared Foods Production Team Member at Whole Foods Market, where you’ll support our deli and culinary prep areas. Your work will focus on producing, labeling, and rotating ready‑to‑eat products while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers and fellow team members.

$16.00/hr – $25.40/hr

• Assist with production for all Prepared Foods venues.
• Ensure all prepared foods are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated.
• Maintain product quality by following WFM guidelines and recipes.
• Document waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.
• Use measuring devices and adhere to recipes.
• Educate customers on the difference between WFM products and conventional store items.
• Keep walk‑ins and freezers clean and organized.
• Arrive on time, appropriately groomed, and ready for scheduled shifts.
• Provide excellent customer service, including greeting, assisting, and suggested selling techniques.
• Maximize sales potential through proper preparation, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Follow weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary working and shopping environment and keep equipment in good condition.
• Perform opening, mid‑day, and closing duties; ensure accurate signs and pricing.
• Immediately report safety hazards and violations.

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Ability to produce adequate batch quantities per shift.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of spoilage, supply waste, and profit impact.
• Knowledge of merchandising expectations within the department.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with urgency.
• Compliance with WFM quality goals.

• No prior retail experience required.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking for 6–8 hours during an 8‑hour shift.
• Fine manipulation and use of tools, including knives and electric pallet jacks.
• Work may involve bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals and temperature extremes (freezing, refrigeration, >90°F).
• Ability to work in wet or dry conditions and on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May require ladder use.

Whole Foods Market provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applications should be submitted through the Whole Foods Market career site. The wage range for this position is $16.00–$25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional benefits. Eligibility is determined under the applicable Whole Benefits plan at the date of hire.