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Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $25.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer in the organic and natural foods industry, renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community impact. Established as a pioneer in the grocery sector, Whole Foods Market emphasizes nourishing people and the planet by providing fresh, healthy, and ethically sourced food options. Their purpose extends beyond commerce to improving public health, supporting sustainable agriculture, and fostering educational initiatives like funding school gardens and providing food access in underserved areas. The company is dedicated to making a difference locally and globally, aligning with values of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and inclusivity. Whole Foods Market offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where team members can grow personally and professionally while being part of a world-changing movement within the grocery industry.

The Dishwashing Team Member role at Whole Foods Market is vital in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation standards of the kitchen area, directly contributing to food safety and operational excellence. This position involves performing all duties related to dishwashing, including washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils, as well as cleaning kitchen floors, walls, drains, and shelves. The role supports kitchen delivery management through proper storage, organization, and rotation of incoming products. Punctuality, professionalism, and readiness to work scheduled shifts and attend training sessions are essential. Team members in this role must provide excellent customer service, assist with phone and paging duties, and maximize store sales potential by adhering to procedures for product handling and merchandising. Compliance with health, safety, and food sanitation regulations is mandatory.

As a team player at Whole Foods Market, the individual in this position participates in the store’s core values by promoting a positive company image through courteous and efficient service to customers and fellow team members. Responsibilities include opening, midday, and closing kitchen duties, ensuring signage accuracy, and promptly reporting safety hazards. Besides the physical demands of lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for most of the shift, this role requires effective time management, communication skills, and a passion for cleanliness and natural foods. Whole Foods Market offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $16.00 to $25.40 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package known as Whole Benefits. This includes eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness and health support programs, and other perks for qualified full- and part-time team members. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity in its workforce. This entry-level position offers a pathway to career advancement contingent on performance and business needs, making it ideal for individuals passionate about working in a sustainable and high-energy environment dedicated to positive change.

Job Requirements

  • No prior retail experience required
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Standing/walking for 6 to 8 hours per 8-hour work day
  • Ability to use hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
  • Ability to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • May require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market
  • Ability to follow directions and procedures
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Understanding of and compliance with quality goals

Job Duties

  • Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares
  • Maintain cleanliness of floors, mats, drains, walls, and shelves in the kitchen area
  • Assist with kitchen deliveries including proper storage, organization, and rotation of products
  • Arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques
  • Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • Follow and comply with established procedures including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment and maintain equipment according to cleanliness and safety standards
  • Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
  • Ensure accuracy of signs and pricing
  • Immediately report safety hazards and violations
  • Perform other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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