Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $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 and wellness support
Team member perks
Training and development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading American supermarket chain known for its emphasis on natural and organic products. Founded in 1980, it has grown to become a prominent force in the grocery industry by providing high-quality, healthy food options and by committing itself to sustainability and community involvement. As a subsidiary of Amazon, Whole Foods Market maintains a strong focus on innovation while preserving its core values centered around nourishing people and the planet. The company’s mission extends beyond just selling groceries; it actively participates in initiatives such as funding school garden grants, improving access to healthy food in underserved communities, and addressing global poverty. Whole Foods Market is widely recognized for cultivating a work environment that encourages personal growth, teamwork, and a passion for healthy living. Working at Whole Foods Market means more than just a job—it means becoming part of a community dedicated to creating meaningful change and revolutionizing the grocery industry through excellence and innovation. Employment with Whole Foods Market offers a unique opportunity to make a difference at local and global levels while developing valuable skills and advancing your career. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package called Whole Benefits, which supports both full-time and part-time team members with perks such as store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness resources. The wage range for the role is $18.00 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity in its workforce, hiring and promoting individuals based on qualifications and business needs. The position described here is an entry-level role focused on dishwashing and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen area within the store. This role requires dedication to upholding hygiene standards, supporting kitchen operations by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils, and maintaining general kitchen cleanliness including floors, mats, drains, walls, and shelves. Dishwashers are essential team members who contribute to a safe and efficient kitchen environment, assisting with product deliveries, proper storage, organization, and rotation to minimize waste and maximize freshness. The position also involves customer service responsibilities such as answering phones, providing courteous service to customers and team members, and supporting merchandising and stocking efforts to optimize sales potential. Team members must strictly follow health and safety regulations, including food safety protocols and store standard operating procedures. The role demands physical stamina to handle tasks like lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for 6-8 hours daily, and performing motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. This role offers a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, along with opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement within Whole Foods Market. Through collaboration, passion for natural foods, and strong work ethic, dishwashers help sustain the high standards that make Whole Foods Market a trusted name in retail grocery.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing and walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use including grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • ability to perform motions including 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
  • flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • ability to use tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • may require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • No prior retail experience required
  • effective time management skills
  • strong communication skills
  • willingness to work as part of a team
  • ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully
  • ability to meet customer service expectations
  • ability to follow directions
  • passion for natural foods and the Whole Foods Market mission
  • strong work ethic
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
  • understanding and compliance with quality goals

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
  • works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings
  • provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques
  • answers phones and pages promptly and courteously
  • maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • follows and complies with established procedures including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
  • maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
  • reports safety hazards and violations immediately
  • performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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