Meal Prep Chef

Whole Foods Market is actively looking for a Meal Prep Chef

Job Type: Regular

Job Description:

This job requires one to promote and support national, regional, and store programs and initiatives while performing all duties related to food preparation and maintenance. Adherence to food safety and health regulations, as well as other territorial regulatory duties, is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the production sheets when preparing food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars.
• Utilizes recipe guidelines to prepare standardized and superior food items.
• Proper labeling, rotation, and monitoring of all prepared food items are essential practices that all food service providers must adhere to in order to maintain their reputation for high-quality food.
• Checks the food levels at regular intervals and refills as required.
• Comes to work station on time, properly dressed, groomed and ready to work; handles all scheduled shifts and attends all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Provides outstanding customer service by addressing customers' needs quickly and efficiently and demonstrating persuasive selling abilities; responds to phone calls and pages in a courteous and timely manner.
• Increases revenue avenues by executing proper and successful methods for prepping, stocking, rotating, displaying, and promoting products.
• Ensures compliance with predetermined regulations, such as Weights and Measures, sanitation, and safe work practices.
• The employee is responsible for guaranteeing a hygienic and sterile workplace and shopping area. This involves following WFM's cleaning and safety standards and maintaining the equipment.
• Executes the assigned opening, mid, and closing tasks and checks the correctness of the signage and pricing.
• Reporting safety hazards and infractions as soon as possible is crucial.
• Undertakes any supplementary obligations assigned by the leadership at the store, regional, or national level.

Abilities refer to the innate qualities an individual possesses, such as natural talent, aptitude, or personality traits. These are often considered to be more difficult to develop or acquire than knowledge or skills, as they are often tied to an individual's inherent qualities.

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Competence in cooking with the guidance of a recipe.
• In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing and the critical techniques of culinary art.
• Attention to Detail.
• Exceptional communication ability and a willingness to contribute effectively to teamwork.
• Ability to articulate information in a clear and professional manner to coworkers, clients and suppliers.
• Meeting the customer service standards and expectations in all dealings with customers, vendors, and colleagues is an essential requirement.
• Capability to adhere to precise instructions and procedures; expertise in time management and efficient organization of work.
• The enthusiasm for organic provisions and the goal of Whole Foods Market.
• Maintaining a tireless work ethic and adapting well to a rapid pace of work.
• Adhering to the WFM quality goals is crucial as it ensures that the customer's needs are prioritized and met with the highest standards of service.

Desired Work Experiences:

• To be eligible for this job, candidates must have a minimum of six months and up to a year's worth of experience working in a retail industry.

The employee must be prepared to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, rain, or snow:

• The job requires the ability to lift an object weighing no less than 50 pounds.
• The amount of time required to stand or walk during an 8-hour work day can range from 6-8 hours.
• Our hands possess a remarkable degree of dexterity and adaptability, enabling us to perform a range of intricate actions that include grasping, finely manipulating, and exerting force in a variety of directions.
• Work demands the utilization of specific physical motions, including bending, twisting, squatting and reaching, which together are integral components of the job.
• Having interactions with FDA-approved cleaning solutions.
• Extremely low temperatures of less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit can lead to frostbite or hypothermia if adequate precautions are not taken.
• Expertise in handling tasks without interruption even amidst changes in humidity.
• Aptitude to work on a flexible schedule that involves working during weekends, holidays, and evenings when required.
• Experienced in managing tools and equipment operations, including the usage of knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and heavy machinery.
• Use of ladders may be essential.

The aim of this document is to provide a general overview of the essential duties and responsibilities that come with a particular position. However, this summary is not exhaustive and may not capture every job duty or requirement for all positions. As individuals progress through different job levels, they may be expected to fulfill additional responsibilities that are not listed in this document.

At Whole Foods Market, we uphold the belief that every Team Member and candidate deserves a fair and balanced chance to succeed in their careers, regardless of their background or personal identity. We offer an unbiased employment opportunity to everyone in our workforce and those seeking to join our team.

Our benefits program offers a unique approach to overall health and wellness. Dubbed Whole Benefits, our package is designed to improve physical, mental, and financial well-being. Several advantageous incentives are present in these categories to support employee health.

Once our employees have finished their probationary period with us, they will be eligible to access the features of Perkbox, a unique platform that provides all kinds of exclusive deals on restaurants, cinema tickets, lifestyle, and more.

Our Whole Benefits plan offers beyond the norm perks that target Physical, Mental, and Financial well-being for a more well-rounded approach.

We recognize that health insurance plays a crucial role in enhancing the wellbeing and happiness of our Team Members, and we offer competitive benefits to ensure they have access to the best healthcare possible