Prep Kitchen Dishwasher — Fast-Paced & Clean-Driven

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Portland, ME is seeking a team member for kitchen support and dishwashing duties.

The role involves washing, sanitizing, and stocking, maintaining clean work areas, and assisting with deliveries. No retail experience required; training provided. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, work flexible shifts including nights and weekends, and provide excellent customer service while following health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Effective time management needed.
• Passion for cleanliness.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to convey information clearly to team, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; time management and organization.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Responsibilities

• 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 proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment per WFM standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing; reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Skills

Effective time management

Cleanliness

Communication

Clear respectful communication

Customer service

Follow procedures

Natural foods passion

Work ethic

Quality goals adherence

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Portland, ME is seeking a team member for kitchen support and dishwashing duties.

The role involves washing, sanitizing, and stocking, maintaining clean work areas, and assisting with deliveries. No retail experience required; training provided. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, work flexible shifts including nights and weekends, and provide excellent customer service while following health and safety procedures.