Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
Training and Development
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain that emphasizes natural and organic products. Founded with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and community well-being, Whole Foods Market has grown to become a leader in the natural foods industry. The company’s mission is centered around nourishing people and the planet. This involves not only offering high-quality food products but also supporting initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and helping alleviate poverty in developing countries. With a culture focused on personal growth and meaningful change, Whole Foods Market encourages its Team Members to contribute positively within their communities and beyond. Employees become part of a movement aimed at revolutionizing the grocery industry by setting high standards of excellence and environmental responsibility.
The Kitchen Steward role at Whole Foods Market plays a crucial part in maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and ensuring smooth daily operations. This position involves duties such as washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment, which are essential for maintaining food safety standards. Additionally, the Kitchen Steward is responsible for keeping kitchen floors, walls, shelves, and mats clean, handling deliveries, organizing and rotating products properly to minimize waste and ensure freshness. The role also involves working in compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, supporting store initiatives and programs, and ensuring a positive company image through courteous and efficient customer service. This position offers an hourly wage range of $19.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience.
Whole Foods Market values teamwork, strong work ethic, passion for natural foods, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Kitchen Steward position requires physical stamina, as it involves lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and working in various conditions including wet and dry environments and exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals. The work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Whole Foods Market offers its Team Members a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which includes eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support.
This entry-level role does not require prior retail experience and provides an opportunity for new Team Members to grow within the company. Successful completion of the first 90 days of employment may lead to eligibility for a base rate increase, encouraging continuous development and commitment. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion, hiring and advancing individuals based on qualifications and business needs, ensuring fair treatment regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. This environment fosters personal growth, teamwork, and meaningful contributions both inside the workplace and in the wider community.
The Kitchen Steward role at Whole Foods Market plays a crucial part in maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and ensuring smooth daily operations. This position involves duties such as washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment, which are essential for maintaining food safety standards. Additionally, the Kitchen Steward is responsible for keeping kitchen floors, walls, shelves, and mats clean, handling deliveries, organizing and rotating products properly to minimize waste and ensure freshness. The role also involves working in compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, supporting store initiatives and programs, and ensuring a positive company image through courteous and efficient customer service. This position offers an hourly wage range of $19.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience.
Whole Foods Market values teamwork, strong work ethic, passion for natural foods, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Kitchen Steward position requires physical stamina, as it involves lifting up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and working in various conditions including wet and dry environments and exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals. The work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Whole Foods Market offers its Team Members a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which includes eligibility for store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness programs, and health and wellness support.
This entry-level role does not require prior retail experience and provides an opportunity for new Team Members to grow within the company. Successful completion of the first 90 days of employment may lead to eligibility for a base rate increase, encouraging continuous development and commitment. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion, hiring and advancing individuals based on qualifications and business needs, ensuring fair treatment regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. This environment fosters personal growth, teamwork, and meaningful contributions both inside the workplace and in the wider community.
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 the following motions bending twisting squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures: 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
- demonstrates a passion for cleanliness
- strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
- ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow team members customers and vendors
- ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers vendors and team members
- ability to follow directions and procedures
- effective time management and organization skills
- passion for natural foods and the mission of whole foods market
- strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
- understanding of and compliance with wfm 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 weights and measures health and sanitation and safe work practices
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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