Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness support
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain committed to providing high-quality natural and organic foods. Known for its dedication to healthy eating, sustainability, and community engagement, Whole Foods Market prides itself on offering a diverse array of products that support wellness and environmental responsibility. As a part of the Amazon family, it combines innovative retail technology with its core values of customer service and product excellence to create a unique shopping experience. The company operates numerous stores across many regions, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture for its Team Members, who play a crucial role in upholding these values every day.
The role offered at Whole Foods Market is that of a Dishwashing Team Member within the kitchen area, a position critical to maintaining the overall cleanliness, hygiene, and smooth operation of the store’s food service areas. This role is primarily responsible for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares. Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, the individual will ensure that the kitchen floors, walls, mats, drains, and shelves are impeccably maintained. The role also involves assisting with kitchen deliveries, including organizing and rotating stock to ensure freshness and compliance with health standards. This position requires punctuality, proper grooming, and readiness to take on assigned shifts, along with active participation in required trainings and store meetings.
Beyond the physical tasks, the Dishwashing Team Member is expected to embody Whole Foods Market’s commitment to excellent customer service by engaging courteously and effectively with both customers and fellow Team Members. They are required to adhere strictly to all standard operating procedures as well as health and safety regulations, including food safety guidelines. The role demands flexibility, as the employee will be expected to work in various conditions, including wet and dry areas, and handle manual tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, and reaching. The work environment may involve exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures.
This position offers an hourly wage range between $16.00 and $25.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market also provides an extensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which supports Team Members with store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, and financial wellness support, among other perks. This benefits program applies to both full and part-time employees, with eligibility based on specific criteria including job type, location, and length of service.
Overall, the Dishwashing Team Member position at Whole Foods Market is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about cleanliness, eager to work in a fast-paced environment, and dedicated to supporting the company’s mission of providing high-quality natural foods. This role not only supports the store’s operational success but also contributes to delivering a positive shopping experience for customers and maintaining a healthy, safe workplace for all Team Members.
The role offered at Whole Foods Market is that of a Dishwashing Team Member within the kitchen area, a position critical to maintaining the overall cleanliness, hygiene, and smooth operation of the store’s food service areas. This role is primarily responsible for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares. Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, the individual will ensure that the kitchen floors, walls, mats, drains, and shelves are impeccably maintained. The role also involves assisting with kitchen deliveries, including organizing and rotating stock to ensure freshness and compliance with health standards. This position requires punctuality, proper grooming, and readiness to take on assigned shifts, along with active participation in required trainings and store meetings.
Beyond the physical tasks, the Dishwashing Team Member is expected to embody Whole Foods Market’s commitment to excellent customer service by engaging courteously and effectively with both customers and fellow Team Members. They are required to adhere strictly to all standard operating procedures as well as health and safety regulations, including food safety guidelines. The role demands flexibility, as the employee will be expected to work in various conditions, including wet and dry areas, and handle manual tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, and reaching. The work environment may involve exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures.
This position offers an hourly wage range between $16.00 and $25.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market also provides an extensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which supports Team Members with store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, and financial wellness support, among other perks. This benefits program applies to both full and part-time employees, with eligibility based on specific criteria including job type, location, and length of service.
Overall, the Dishwashing Team Member position at Whole Foods Market is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about cleanliness, eager to work in a fast-paced environment, and dedicated to supporting the company’s mission of providing high-quality natural foods. This role not only supports the store’s operational success but also contributes to delivering a positive shopping experience for customers and maintaining a healthy, safe workplace for all Team Members.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
- 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 as needed
- ability to use tools and equipment including 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
- passion for cleanliness
- 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 and procedures
- strong work ethic
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- understanding of and compliance with quality goals
- passion for natural foods and mission of Whole Foods Market
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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