Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Eligibility for Whole Benefits

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain committed to nourishing people and the planet through their dedication to fresh, natural, and sustainable foods. Their mission goes beyond delivering quality products; it involves making impactful changes in communities and ecosystems. Initiatives such as funding school garden grants, improving access to healthy food in food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries demonstrate the company's global responsibility and leadership in social and environmental sustainability. Working at Whole Foods Market means becoming a part of a progressive team focused on excellence and revolutionizing the grocery industry, making a real difference locally and globally. The work environment supports personal growth, team ethics, and community involvement, creating a meaningful career path for employees who share these values.

The role of a Dishwasher at Whole Foods Market is vital for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for food preparation and storage. This position involves washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen floors, mats, drains, and shelves, and assisting with kitchen deliveries by organizing and rotating products properly. Dishwashers contribute to customer service by supporting the overall store operations and working collaboratively with other team members. This entry-level hourly position ranges from $17.00 to $25.40, based on experience, offering employees opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. Additionally, Whole Foods Market provides "Whole Benefits," including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and store discounts, contributing to a supportive and rewarding employment experience.

This role requires effective time management, passion for cleanliness, and a strong work ethic to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidate success depends on the ability to follow procedures compliantly, engage productively with customers and team members, and uphold store standards of hygiene and safety. Physical requirements for the position include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for 6 to 8 hours per shift, and working in various temperature conditions from freezing cold to warm environments. Flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is expected. Overall, this dishwashing role is a great starting point for individuals passionate about natural foods and eager to contribute to the mission of Whole Foods Market while building meaningful career skills and opportunities for future advancement.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • standing and walking 6 to 8 hours per shift
  • ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • ability to work in various temperature ranges including freezing and warm environments
  • willingness to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks
  • may require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • No prior retail experience required
  • effective time management skills
  • strong to excellent communication skills
  • ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully
  • ability to meet customer service expectations
  • passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market
  • strong work ethic

Job Duties

  • Washes, rinses, and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares
  • maintains cleanliness of floors, mats, drains, walls, and shelves in the kitchen area
  • assists with kitchen deliveries including proper storage, organization, and rotation of products
  • arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • 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, or ensures compliance, with established procedures including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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