Food Prep

Job Responsibilities

Produces quality breads and pastries.

Produces doughs, mixes, cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, pies, and bars.

Performs baking, cooling, wrapping, and labeling of products.

Stocks dry products.

Develops new recipes and production techniques to ensure seasonal variance and high productivity.

Trains production personnel to the highest standards in industry.

Performs production planning and forecasting for special events and holidays.

Maintains all production modules in the Datapax system.

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.

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.

Job Skills

Knowledge of artisan breads and pastries, including cake decorating

Demonstrates positive attitude, energy, and passion for baking the best breads and pastries.

Basic computer skills.

Demonstrates a passion for cleanliness.

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.

Desired Work Experiences

No prior retail experience required.

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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >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.

The wage range for this position is $16.00-$25.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site.