Prepared Foods Cook

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 4, 2024

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. Ensures courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members. Performs duties according to Standard Operating Procedures and supports WFM core values and goals.

• Prepares food items according to production sheets.
• Prepares food items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensures prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
• Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
• Provides excellent customer service and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows established procedures, including health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
  
  • Thorough product knowledge.
  • Ability to follow a recipe.
  • Understanding of food production and cooking techniques.
  • Good basic math skills.
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards.
  • Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
  • Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
    
    • 6-12 months retail experience.
      
      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
      • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day.
      • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
      • 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 and other heavy machinery.
        

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