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We are currently looking for Prepared Foods Team Members. This position performs all duties related to food preparation and maintenance of Prepared Foods cases, including counter service, and stocking of products.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities Include:
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand why our products are different than conventional stores, and be able to explain to our guests
• Price all merchandise
• Organize, stock and rotate merchandise
• Maintain back stock in good order
• Keep department continually clean, well-maintained and organized
• Attend all team and store meetings
• Maintain safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment
• Comply with all regulatory rules and regulations including HACCP, OSHA, Dept. of Labor, Weights and Measures and local food and sanitation laws.
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Previous kitchen, culinary, retail and/or customer service experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of ingredient information and nutri-facts for Prepared Foods products.
• Proper handling of knives and other cutting equipment.
• Understand and be able to effectively communicate Quality Goals to guests
• Able to perform physical requirements of position
• Able to work well with a team
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the store including nights, weekends and holidays as required

Working conditions:
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time, up to 8-10 hours.
• Bending, stooping and climbing.
• Mental and physical dexterity.
• Unassisted heavy lifting.
• Work in varying temperatures (coolers, etc.)
• Use of box cutters.
• Use of electric pallet jacks or other heavy machinery.
• Mandatory use of required personal protective equipment.
• Use of ladders.
• Iteration of duties.

At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing team member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company.

Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers.

We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. To learn more, apply your passion today.