Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain specializing in natural and organic foods. Founded in 1980, it has evolved into a leader in the grocery industry, focusing on promoting health, sustainability, and community wellness. Whole Foods Market is dedicated to nourishing people and the planet, with initiatives supporting healthy eating, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. The company actively invests in community programs such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to fresh food in underserved areas, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. This commitment to positive global and local impact distinguishes Whole Foods Market from traditional grocery stores, as it aims to revolutionize the way food is consumed and sourced worldwide.

Working for Whole Foods Market means being part of a team that values personal growth, community involvement, and meaningful change. They emphasize inclusivity and equal opportunity, ensuring a fair workplace where all Team Members can thrive regardless of their background. With a variety of positions across their retail locations, Whole Foods Market offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits known as "Whole Benefits," which include paid time off, financial wellness programs, store discounts, health and wellness support, and other perks tailored to full and part-time employees alike.

The Dishwasher role at Whole Foods Market is vital to maintaining operational excellence within their kitchens and food preparation areas. This position involves performing all duties related to washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other small wares, ensuring that the kitchen environment is clean, safe, and compliant with health regulations. Beyond dishwashing, the role includes responsibilities like maintaining floor, mat, drain, wall, and shelf cleanliness in the kitchen area and assisting with kitchen deliveries through proper storage, organization, and product rotation.

The Dishwasher must be punctual, properly groomed, and prepared to work all scheduled shifts while attending mandatory trainings and meetings. The position entails providing excellent customer service by addressing customer needs efficiently and courteously, demonstrating teamwork, and adhering to all store and team Standard Operating Procedures. Since food safety is paramount, adherence to guidelines such as Weights and Measures and sanitation best practices is mandatory.

Physical demands for this job include lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing or walking for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour shift, and the ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures is expected, along with the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. The role may involve using various tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and ladders.

Whole Foods Market offers this Dishwasher role at an hourly wage range of $22.00 to $29.73, commensurate with experience. New employees who successfully complete their first 90 days and remain in an eligible position may qualify for a wage increase. This entry-level opportunity requires no prior retail experience but demands a strong work ethic, a passion for cleanliness, effective communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

In joining Whole Foods Market, you become part of a company that not only values your individual talents but also encourages you to contribute to a larger mission of bettering communities and creating sustainable systems for the future. This is more than a job—it is a chance to be a world-changer, helping to set new standards for quality, service, and environmental care within the grocery industry.