Prep Cook
Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Kaneohe
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and
maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars.
Ensures food quality and presentation and performs duties related
to stocking and sanitation. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs
require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,
friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at
all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team
and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must
be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team
Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM
core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store
programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable
health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory
duties required in the department. Responsibilities Prepares food
items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according
to production sheets. Prepares food items according to recipe to
ensure quality and consistency. Ensures that all prepared items are
labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and
rotated. Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and
ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required
trainings and meetings. Provides excellent customer service,
addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and
models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages
promptly and courteously. Maximizes sales potential through
effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating,
stocking, and merchandising product. Follows and complies, or
ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights
and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working
and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with
WFM cleanliness and safety standards; ensures walk-ins and freezers
are clean and organized. Performs opening, mid, and closing duties
as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing. Immediately
reports safety hazards and violations. Performs other duties as
assigned by store, regional, or national leadership. Knowledge,
Skills, & Abilities 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 respectable 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. Desired Work Experiences
6-12 months retail experience. Physical Requirements / Working
Conditions 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. Note : 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
job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher
level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level.
Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for
similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or
geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An
individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current
position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in
order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for
the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the
most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain
milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification,
time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the
higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.
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