Kitchen Cleaner

Company Overview:

Whole Foods Market is committed to upholding top-notch quality and service levels across all its facilities. In the role of a Dishwasher, you will play a critical part in ensuring cleanliness and orderliness in the food production center, actively supporting operational efficiency and team safety.

Role and Responsibilities:

Your role will involve executing dishwashing duties and ensuring the facility's cleanliness adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlined by the team and facility.

• Maintain sanitation standards by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small kitchen tools.
• Ensure that all purified items are appropriately stored in their designated areas.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the floors, drains, walls, and shelves in the dishwashing area.
• Clean the dish room according to standard protocols using hot water, hoses, cleansing agents, scouring pads, and brushes.
• Carry out the disposal of trash and substitution of liners as per facility management's guidance.
• Restock dish room supplies and report any shortages to the purchasing team for replenishment.
• Follow guidelines for cleaning, safety, and sanitation as outlined.
• Observe safety measures for dealing with hazardous materials.
• Adhere to proper health, cleanliness, and secure operational procedures.
• Properly utilize, maintain, and service tools and machinery.
• Be available to address immediate cleaning emergencies within the establishment.
• Ensure leadership is promptly notified of any hazards, policy non-compliance, accidents, or injuries.
• Conduct opening and closing responsibilities, as well as special projects as directed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Possessing a determined work approach and the skill to function effectively in a swiftly evolving work setting.
• Adept at following directions meticulously, with a keen eye for time management and organizational efficiency.
• Bringing a blend of teamwork abilities and self-motivation to independent assignments.
• Ability to accommodate work shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in acclimating to diverse work conditions, such as wet/dry environments and extreme temperatures.
• Able to operate knives, box cutters, pallet jacks, and heavy machinery with ease and confidence.
• Capability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Compliance with the company's dress code, standards for the production kitchen, and personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations.
• Preparedness to use cleaning solutions endorsed by the FDA.
• Capacity to make use of ladders when required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The hourly compensation falls in the range of $21.50 to $35.00, depending on the candidate's experience.

About Whole Foods Market:

Whole Foods Market is dedicated to ensuring that all candidates and team members are granted equal and unbiased employment opportunities, with no discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or disability. Hiring practices and advancements within the company are determined by qualifications and business needs, fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace atmosphere.