Food Preparation Specialist

7 days ago


River Forest, Illinois, United States Whole Foods Market Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Food Preparation Specialist to join our team at Whole Foods Market. As a key member of our prepared foods team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality and presentation of our cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets.
  • Prepare food items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Ensure that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
  • Monitor food levels and replenish in a timely manner.
  • Provide excellent customer service, address customer needs 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, and maintain equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
Requirements
  • Thorough product knowledge.
  • Ability to follow a recipe.
  • Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques.
  • Good basic math skills.
  • 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.
Working Conditions

This is a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency. You must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand/walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday, and work in wet and dry conditions. You may be required to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. May require use of ladders.

The wage range for this position is $23.35 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits" which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs.


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