Prepared Foods Cook

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

Job Description:

**Job Summary:** Prepares food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets, recipes, and quality standards. Ensures food quality, presentation, and sanitation. Provides excellent customer service and supports sales growth through effective procedures and product knowledge.

Responsibilities:

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• Prepares food items according to production sheets and recipes.
  
• Ensures 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 customer needs, and models suggestive selling techniques.
  
• Maximizes sales potential through proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
  
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
  
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
  
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
  
  
  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  
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  • Thorough product knowledge.
    
  • Ability to follow recipes and quality standards.
    
  • Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques.
    
  • Good basic math skills.
    
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
    
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards.
    
  • Ability to follow directions, manage time, and maintain organization.
    
  • Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
    
    
    Desired Work Experiences:
    
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    • 6-12 months retail experience.
      
      
      Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
      
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      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
        
      • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday.
        
      • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
        
      • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
        

Keywords: Whole Foods Market, Seattle , Prepared Foods Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Bellevue, Washington