Prepared Foods Chef

5 days ago

San Ramon, California, United States Whole Foods Market Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Prepared Foods Chef to join our team at Whole Foods Market in San Ramon, California. As a key member of our food production team, you will be responsible for overseeing the food preparation process, creating recipes, and selecting items for the Prepared Foods case.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise production for all Prepared Foods venues to ensure high-quality products are delivered to customers.
  • Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet all regional standards.
  • Maintain high productivity levels and ensure that kitchen schedules are kept within budget.
  • Responsible for catering production and ensuring that production is done using correct measuring devices and following all recipes.
  • Document waste and spoilage using appropriate forms and meet all spoilage targets.
  • Arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed, and ready to work; work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings.
  • Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques.
  • Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
  • Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintain equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensure accuracy of signs and pricing.
  • Immediately report safety hazards and violations.
Requirements
  • Strong knowledge of ingredients and cooking techniques.
  • Analytical ability and proficiency in math; ability to calculate margins, monitor profitability, and manage inventory.
  • Basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
  • Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful 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.
Physical Requirements
  • 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 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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.

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