
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.00 - $25.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health and wellness support programs
Team member perks
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a pioneering grocery store chain dedicated to nourishing people and the planet by offering fresh, healthy, and organic food options. With a strong commitment to sustainability, community involvement, and quality, Whole Foods Market has positioned itself as a leader in the natural foods industry. Beyond just providing groceries, the company actively supports school gardens, alleviates poverty in developing countries, and improves food access in underserved areas, making a tangible difference both locally and globally. Whole Foods Market is not just a place to shop but a mission-driven organization where employees contribute to meaningful change every day.
The current opening is for an entry-level Dishwashing Team Member position within the Whole Foods Market retail environment. In this role, team members play a crucial part in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area, ensuring that all dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized. This role supports the efficient functioning of the kitchen, contributing to a positive shopping environment for customers and a safe working environment for employees. Dishwashers assist in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, shelves, and drains and help with receiving kitchen deliveries, including organizing and rotating products.
The position is hourly paid, with wages ranging from $19.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which may include store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness support, and other perks for both full-time and part-time team members. New employees who complete their initial 90 days successfully may be eligible for a base rate increase as part of their career growth trajectory. This job requires readiness to perform all related duties with a focus on teamwork, excellent customer service, adherence to safety and sanitation regulations, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Working at Whole Foods Market means being part of a values-driven company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all team members regardless of any legally protected characteristics. The company fosters a culture of respect and mutual support while upholding its operational standards and national, regional, and store-specific programs. The dishwasher role, while entry-level, is critical in enabling the company to set standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry through sustainable practices and exceptional service. This position suits candidates eager to grow personally and professionally in a fast-paced, mission-oriented retail setting.
The current opening is for an entry-level Dishwashing Team Member position within the Whole Foods Market retail environment. In this role, team members play a crucial part in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area, ensuring that all dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized. This role supports the efficient functioning of the kitchen, contributing to a positive shopping environment for customers and a safe working environment for employees. Dishwashers assist in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, shelves, and drains and help with receiving kitchen deliveries, including organizing and rotating products.
The position is hourly paid, with wages ranging from $19.00 to $25.40, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive benefits package known as "Whole Benefits," which may include store discounts, paid time off, health and wellness programs, financial wellness support, and other perks for both full-time and part-time team members. New employees who complete their initial 90 days successfully may be eligible for a base rate increase as part of their career growth trajectory. This job requires readiness to perform all related duties with a focus on teamwork, excellent customer service, adherence to safety and sanitation regulations, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Working at Whole Foods Market means being part of a values-driven company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all team members regardless of any legally protected characteristics. The company fosters a culture of respect and mutual support while upholding its operational standards and national, regional, and store-specific programs. The dishwasher role, while entry-level, is critical in enabling the company to set standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry through sustainable practices and exceptional service. This position suits candidates eager to grow personally and professionally in a fast-paced, mission-oriented retail setting.
Job Requirements
- No prior retail experience required
- 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 below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), above 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
- 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
- ability to follow directions and procedures
- 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 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
- 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 health and sanitation, safe work practices, and Food Safety regulations
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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