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

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

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This role is part of the Prepared Foods team, supporting preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products. Team members serve customers with courtesy, friendliness, and efficiency and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, health and safety regulations, and Whole Foods Market core values.

$18.00/hr - $25.40/hr

• Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods (meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, 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 for freshness and rotates when necessary.
• Sorts and consolidates recyclables.
• 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, groomed, and ready; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs promptly, and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages courteously.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective preparation, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows procedures including Weights & Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment; maintains equipment per WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid‑shift, and closing duties; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

• Ability to sell proactively.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products in the department.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures with effective time management and organization.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market’s mission.
• 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.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Stand/walk 6‑8 hours in an 8‑hour shift.
• Uses hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: 90°F.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Use of tools and equipment (knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, etc.).
• Might require use of ladders.

The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any duties required at a lower level may also be required at the higher level.

Duties may differ by business conditions, location, or needs. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. Promotion requires business need and the candidate must be considered the most qualified. Completion of certain milestones such as degrees, time in position, or skill development does not guarantee promotion.

The wage range for this position is $18.00‑$25.40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, a store discount, paid time off, and other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the applicable…