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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 $17.00 - $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 support programs
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket committed to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with a passion to improve how people eat and live, Whole Foods Market operates stores across numerous locations, providing access to fresh, healthy, and sustainably sourced food options. The company goes beyond traditional grocery retailing by actively funding grants for school gardens, addressing food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and championing environmental stewardship. At Whole Foods Market, employees are not just team members; they are world-changers who contribute to meaningful change in their communities and around the globe. The company fosters personal growth and professional development, encouraging team members to embody its core values and mission in everything they do. Whole Foods Market offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment that supports diversity and equal opportunities for all individuals, promoting fairness in hiring and advancement based solely on qualifications and business needs.

This role is an entry-level position centered around maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen area. The primary responsibilities include washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen tools. Additionally, team members ensure the kitchen and surrounding workspaces are kept clean, including floors, mats, drains, walls, and shelves. This position also supports kitchen deliveries by organizing, storing, and rotating products properly. Punctuality, proper grooming, and readiness to work are essential, as is the ability to work scheduled shifts and attend required training and meetings. The role requires delivering excellent customer service by courteously addressing customer and team member needs, answering phones and pages promptly, and assisting with suggestive selling techniques. Whole Foods Market expects adherence to all health, safety, and food safety regulations, including compliance with internal standards and operating procedures, to provide a safe and hygienic shopping experience. The kitchen assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the overall mission of Whole Foods Market by ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and a supportive team environment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage range of $17.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience, along with eligibility for the company’s comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits." This package includes store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness support, health programs, and more, depending on the location and employment status. New employees who complete their initial 90 days successfully may qualify for a wage increase. Whole Foods Market combines growth opportunities with meaningful work that positively impacts individuals, communities, and the environment while promoting a culture of respect, teamwork, and excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing and walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • ability to use hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • ability to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • 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 communication skills
  • strong work ethic
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market
  • ability to follow directions and procedures
  • ability to meet customer service expectations and standards
  • strong time management and organization skills
  • ability to work as part of a team
  • understanding of 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, or ensures compliance, with established procedures including health and sanitation, safe work practices, and food safety regulations
  • maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
  • ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
  • immediately reports safety hazards and violations
  • performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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