Maintenance Cleaner
Company : Whole Foods Market
Location : Paramus, NJ, 07653
Job Type : Other
Posted On : 1 April 2026
Company Overview:
Whole Foods Market is dedicated to preserving top-notch quality and service standards in all its locations. As a Dishwasher, you hold a crucial position in ensuring cleanliness and organization within the urban food production facility, which directly aids in operational excellence and team safety.
Role and Responsibilities:
This role entails carrying out dishwashing tasks and maintaining the cleanliness of the premises in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set forth by the team and facility.
- Keep the kitchen clean by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing pots, pans, utensils, and small wares.
- Ensure that all disinfected objects are stored in the appropriate designated spots.
- Ensure that the floors, drains, walls, and shelves in the dishwashing section are consistently neat and well-maintained.
- Use hot water, hoses, chemicals, scrub pads, and brushes following the prescribed guidelines to tidy up the dish room.
- Adhere to facility leadership instructions when discarding trash and changing liners.
- Restock dish room supplies and report any shortages to the purchasing team for replenishment.
- Adhere to checklists for cleaning, guidelines for safety, and schedules for sanitation.
- Adhere to the safety regulations for managing hazardous materials.
- Abide by requirements for health, sanitation, and maintaining safety protocols in the workplace.
- Securely operate, handle, and service machinery and tools.
- Provide aid in handling sudden cleaning crises within the facility promptly.
- Ensure that leadership is promptly notified of any hazards, policy non-compliance, accidents, or injuries.
- Fulfill the duties required at the start, middle, and conclusion of shifts, including any extra assignments as necessary.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Exhibiting a determined approach towards work and the skill to function effectively in a rapidly evolving work setting.
- Proficient in following guidance, with superior time management and organizational capabilities.
- An individual who thrives in group settings but also demonstrates self-motivation and independence.
- Capacity to adapt to working non-traditional hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays as the job demands.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in acclimating to diverse work conditions, such as wet/dry environments and extreme temperatures.
- Experienced in handling and using tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, pallet jacks, and heavy machinery.
- Capability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
- Following the company's dress code, production kitchen standards, and PPE requirements is crucial.
- Acceptance of FDA-approved cleaning agents for use.
- Competence in using ladders as and when needed.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation ranges from $21.50 to $35.00 per hour and is determined by the candidate's experience.
About Whole Foods Market:
Whole Foods Market is resolute in its commitment to granting all applicants and staff members with an equitable and even-handed employment environment, devoid of discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or disability. Employment opportunities and promotions within the company are dependent on qualifications and business necessities, with the goal of fostering an inclusive and welcoming work culture.
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