Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods grocery store committed to nourishing both people and the planet. Known for its dedication to high-quality products, sustainable practices, and community engagement, Whole Foods Market has revolutionized the grocery industry by setting standards of excellence. Its mission goes beyond just providing fresh and healthy food options; it includes initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to nutritious food in underserved areas, and alleviating global poverty. This holistic approach to food retail highlights the company's role as a world-changer in the retail sector.

The company culture at Whole Foods Market emphasizes personal growth, meaningful change, and impactful community involvement. Team Members are encouraged to embody core values that foster a positive workplace environment and promote sustainability and social responsibility. Employment with Whole Foods Market offers more than just a job — it provides an opportunity to contribute toward a larger mission that benefits communities locally and globally.

This particular opportunity is for an entry-level Kitchen Steward position within Whole Foods Market’s Retail team. The role focuses on supporting kitchen operations through maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen facilities and utensils. Duties involve washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils, as well as ensuring the kitchen floor, mats, shelves, and walls remain clean and orderly. The Kitchen Steward also assists with receiving and storing kitchen deliveries, ensuring proper rotation and organization of products to maintain quality standards.

Team Members in this role are expected to provide excellent customer service, maintain safe and effective work practices in compliance with health regulations, and support other team duties as assigned. The position is designed to support Whole Foods Market’s commitment to food safety, sanitation, and service excellence. This is a full-time or part-time hourly role offering an hourly wage range from $17.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience.

Whole Foods Market's benefits package, known as "Whole Benefits," includes health and wellness programs, paid time off, financial wellness support, and employee discounts. Full and part-time employees become eligible for benefits depending on their job type, length of service, and location. Importantly, new Team Members who successfully complete their first 90 days may be eligible for a base rate increase, underscoring Whole Foods Market’s investment in employee development and retention.

Working as a Kitchen Steward at Whole Foods Market also requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform various physical motions such as bending, twisting, and squatting throughout the workday while standing or walking for 6 to 8 hours. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is expected as part of the role. Moreover, the position involves safely handling tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, and electric pallet jacks.

This career path is an excellent entry point into the natural foods retail industry and offers opportunities for advancement based on merit and business needs. Whole Foods Market provides an equal employment opportunity environment and promotes diversity and inclusion across its workforce. Candidates prepared to contribute passion, strong work ethic, and a commitment to the company’s mission will find meaningful and rewarding employment at Whole Foods Market.