Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery chain committed to healthy eating, sustainability, and community enrichment. The company’s purpose is to nourish people and the planet by improving dietary options, supporting educational initiatives like school garden grants, increasing access to healthy food in underserved areas, and addressing global poverty concerns. As a pioneer in the natural and organic foods industry, Whole Foods Market has set the bar high for quality, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. Working here means being part of a team that embodies values of excellence, respect, and dedication to making a positive impact both locally and globally.

The role available is a Dishwashing Team Member position designed to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area, which is critical to supporting the health and safety standards Whole Foods Market is known for. This role involves washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares, as well as keeping the kitchen floors, walls, shelves, drains, and mats clean and orderly. The Dishwashing Team Member also assists with receiving and storing kitchen deliveries, ensuring products are properly organized and rotated to preserve freshness and minimize waste. Employees in this role are expected to show up on time, ready to work with an appropriate dress and personal grooming standard. Furthermore, providing excellent customer service is paramount; team members must address customer questions or needs promptly and courteously, promote a positive shopping environment, and comply fully with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines.

Whole Foods Market emphasizes teamwork and communication within its kitchen operations. Effective time management, passion for cleanliness, strong work ethic, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are critical skills for success in this role. The position requires compliance with weight and measure regulations, safe work practices, and maintaining a clean and sanitary working environment that meets company and health standards. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary, with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required. This role exposes team members to varying temperatures, FDA-approved cleaning chemicals, and physical activities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and using equipment like knives and electric pallet jacks.

Whole Foods Market offers an hourly wage ranging from $18.50 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. The company provides a comprehensive Whole Benefits program, available to full and part-time team members, which includes a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness resources, health and wellness support programs, and other perks. This program’s eligibility depends on factors such as job type, length of service, and work location. New team members who complete their first 90 days may qualify for a base pay increase, reinforcing Whole Foods Market’s commitment to employee growth and fair compensation. This employment opportunity presents candidates with a chance to be part of a respected and socially responsible company while developing key skills in food service sanitation and customer relations.