Sanitation Specialist

Company Overview:

Whole Foods Market is dedicated to upholding exceptional quality and service levels throughout its establishments. In the position of Dishwasher, you will have a crucial part in guaranteeing cleanliness and orderliness in the urban food production center, thereby actively contributing to operational efficiency and team well-being.

Role and Responsibilities:

As part of this position, you will be responsible for handling dishwashing tasks and upholding the overall tidiness of the establishment following the guidelines set by the team and facility's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Clean dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small items by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing them.
• Make sure that all sanitized objects are correctly placed in assigned locations.
• Ensure that the floors, drains, walls, and shelves in the dishwashing section are kept clean and tidy.
• Follow standard operating procedures to sanitize the dishwashing area by using hot water, hoses, cleaning agents, scrubbing tools, and brushes.
• Dispose of waste from bins and insert new liners as instructed by the facility management.
• Restock dish room supplies and inform the procurement department about any deficiencies.
• Adhere to cleaning lists, safety protocols, and hygiene timetables.
• Follow the safety protocols for handling dangerous substances.
• Adhere to proper health, cleanliness, and secure operational procedures.
• Ensure equipment is used, handled, and maintained safely.
• Provide support with urgent cleaning situations within the premises as required.
• Promptly inform leadership of any hazards, policy breaches, incidents, or injuries that occur.
• Carry out the responsibilities at the beginning, middle, and end of shifts, as well as any additional tasks designated.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to work and the capability to excel in a high-speed work setting.
• Possessing the capacity to adhere to instructions, alongside effective time management and organizational abilities.
• A collaborative individual with intrinsic drive and capacity for autonomous tasks.
• Willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capability to adjust to different work environments, such as wet or dry conditions and extreme temperatures.
• Skilled in the operation of various tools and machinery, including knives, box cutters, pallet jacks, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to complete physical activities such as carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, bending, rotating, squatting, and extending the body.
• Compliance with the company's dress code, standards for the production kitchen, and personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations is essential.
• Readiness to utilize cleaning products approved by the FDA.
• Skill in utilizing ladders as required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly pay varies from $21.50 to $35.00, depending on the individual's level of experience.

About Whole Foods Market:

Whole Foods Market is committed to offering fair and unbiased employment chances to all applicants and staff members, without regard to factors such as race, religion, gender, or disability. The company prioritizes hiring and advancement based on merit and operational requirements, aiming to cultivate a diverse and encouraging workplace environment.