Bakery Cook

Company Overview:

Whole Foods Market offers a career that goes beyond the regular job scope, emphasizing personal development and driving meaningful change. The mission revolves around nourishing people and the planet by promoting healthier eating habits, funding school garden initiatives, ensuring fresh and healthy food access in underprivileged areas, and combating poverty in developing countries. Being a part of our team means actively participating in creating a positive impact locally and globally. We are not just a typical grocery store but a driver of change, aiming to elevate standards and revolutionize the industry with your involvement.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality food items for cold cases, fresh packs, salad bars, and hot bars while maintaining presentation and sanitation standards. You will ensure consistency, freshness, and excellent customer service in alignment with Whole Foods Market's values and food safety standards.

• Engage in the preparation of food items intended for cold presentations, freshly packed assortments, salad setups, and hot selections by consulting production charts and recipe specifications.
• Adhere to guidelines by labeling, dating, covering, monitoring, and rotating all prepared items to ensure quality and freshness.
• Maintain awareness of food levels and restock items promptly.
• Be punctual, maintain suitable grooming, and be prepared for scheduled work shifts; attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Provide superior customer service, promptly address customer requirements, and model effective sales strategies.
• Elevate sales effectiveness by ensuring products are appropriately prepped, stored, rotated, restocked, and merchandised.
• Comply with established procedures for Weights and Measures, sanitation standards, and the implementation of safe work practices.
• Ensure a clean and hygienic work and shopping setting; verify that machinery, storage areas, and freezers meet cleanliness requirements.
• Accomplish opening, mid-shift, and closing duties to uphold the accuracy of signs and pricing information.
• Report immediately any safety hazards and breaches encountered.
• Complete additional tasks as mandated by leadership at different organizational levels.

Fundamental Capabilities and Qualifications:

• Comprehensive product knowledge paired with the skill to follow recipes meticulously.
• Understanding the principles of food production and essential cooking methodologies.
• Essential arithmetic proficiencies applicable to cooking techniques and portion control.
• Advanced communication proficiency and a keenness to participate in team efforts.
• Competence in communicating respectfully and clearly with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Exhibiting a solid customer service mindset with the ability to consistently meet customer expectations.
• Excelling in time management and organizational proficiency.
• Passion for natural foods and alignment with Whole Foods Market's mission.
• Proficiency in adapting and excelling in a fast-paced environment with a strong dedication to work.
• Understanding and adherence to Whole Foods Market's quality pursuits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6-12 months of retail experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly compensation ranges from $16.50 to $30.20, based on experience and a 40-hour workweek.
• The total benefits package may include health insurance, retirement plans, store discounts, paid time off, and eligibility for other programs (determined at hiring).

About Whole Foods Market:

Whole Foods Market provides fair and equal employment opportunities for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Hiring and promotions are based on qualifications and business needs. Whole Foods Market offers opportunities for career growth, meaningful contributions, and being part of a values-driven team. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.