Prepared Foods Cook

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

Job Description:

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. Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques. Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product. Follows and complies with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices. Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment. Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Prep food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars.
  • Prep food items according to recipe.
  • Label, date, cover, and monitor prepared items.
  • Replenish food as needed.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Maximize sales potential.
  • Follow established procedures.
  • Maintain a clean working environment.
  • 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 communication skills.
    • Ability to meet customer service expectations.
    • Ability to follow directions and procedures.
    • Physical Requirements:
      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
      • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day.
      • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
      • Ability to use tools and equipment.

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