Prep Cook Team Member, Micro Kitchen at Whole Foods Market

The Prep Cook Team Member, also known as Production Team Member provides support as a member of the production team through ingredient preparation, recipe execution, packaging, sanitation, and proper storage/rotation of ingredients and finished goods.

Responsibilities:

• Cut, cook, prepare, and package a variety of hot and cold foods, including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, appetizers, wraps, salads, entrees, and other items.
• Prepare materials and ingredients for production according to production schedules and recipes. This could involve weighing, measuring, and staging materials for use in the kitchen production processes.
• Follow and comply with established kitchen production and packaging protocols and procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate packaging of products and ensure correct labeling, batch, and pack dates are applied.
• Adhere to recipe instructions and build guides, ensuring precise execution according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment and maintain equipment in accordance with Whole Foods Market cleanliness and safety standards.
• Check all labeling of product for label accuracy including correct labeling of allergens.
• Check in-stock ingredient dates to ensure freshness and rotate when necessary.
• Complete all required daily documentation for FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), HACCP, Metal detection, and all other cook/cool, spoilage, and temperature logs as required for the facility.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Report safety violations and hazards immediately; help maintain facility security.
• Arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), work all scheduled shifts, complete required training and attend required meetings.

Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience in a production kitchen or food manufacturing facility environment.
• Familiarity with executing various cooking techniques such as grilling, frying, sautéing, steaming, roasting, and more, to consistently deliver dishes of exceptional quality.
• Basic understanding of executing production orders efficiently within a food manufacturing or kitchen environment, ensuring timely completion while maintaining a high standard of culinary excellence.
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• A genuine passion for food and a deep commitment to our mission of nurturing both people and the planet.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must adhere to company dress code and standards of production kitchen dress and PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation.
• 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: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• 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 $17.50 - $23.25 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.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.