Kitchen Steward & Sanitation Specialist

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking motivated team members in Walnut Creek to support kitchen operations and customer service. Responsibilities include dishwashing, sanitation, stocking, and assisting with deliveries while maintaining a clean, safe store environment.

We value punctuality, teamwork, and a strong customer-first attitude. The role requires adherence to health and safety standards, ability to handle lifting, and willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Demonstrates passion for cleanliness and high hygiene standards.
• Strong to excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to team, customers, and vendors.
• Meets customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Follows directions and procedures with reliability.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Understands and adheres to quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Washes, rinses, and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares.
• Maintains cleanliness of floors, mats, drains, walls, and shelves.
• Assists with kitchen deliveries including proper storage, organization, and rotation.
• Arrives on time, groomed, dressed, and ready to work; attends required trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs promptly and models suggestive selling.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prep, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows established procedures including health and sanitation standards.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment; ensures equipment safety.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; checks signs and pricing; reports safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store or leadership.

Skills

Effective time management

Cleanliness passion

Communication skills

Clear information delivery

Customer service

Follow directions

Passion for natural foods

Strong work ethic

Quality goals understanding

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking motivated team members in Walnut Creek to support kitchen operations and customer service. Responsibilities include dishwashing, sanitation, stocking, and assisting with deliveries while maintaining a clean, safe store environment.

We value punctuality, teamwork, and a strong customer-first attitude. The role requires adherence to health and safety standards, ability to handle lifting, and willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.