Restaurant Cleaner

Company Overview:

Whole Foods Market prioritizes the maintenance of high standards of quality and service at its facilities. As a Dishwasher, you will be responsible for ensuring cleanliness and organization at the metro food production facility, thereby supporting operational excellence 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.
• Store all cleaned objects in their designated areas according to protocol.
• Keep the floors, drains, walls, and shelves within the dishwashing zone free of any dirt or clutter.
• Adhere to the SOPs to sanitize the dishwashing space with the aid of hot water, hoses, cleaning agents, scrub pads, and brushes.
• Change trash liners and empty containers in accordance with facility leadership's specifications.
• Replenish dish room essentials and coordinate with the procurement department in case of shortages.
• Follow the outlined cleaning lists, safety instructions, and sanitation schedules diligently.
• Comply with the safety standards for handling harmful chemicals.
• Adhere to standards for health, cleanliness, and the enforcement of secure work practices.
• Maintain equipment properly to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Be prepared to assist in addressing any emergency cleaning requirements in the facility.
• Make sure to promptly alert leadership about any hazards, policy infractions, accidents, or injuries that occur.
• Execute the opening, mid-day responsibilities, and closure tasks, along with any special projects required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Possessing a determined work approach and the skill to function effectively in a swiftly evolving work setting.
• Skilled at complying with instructions diligently, with a focus on effective time management and organizational strategies.
• Bringing a blend of teamwork abilities and self-motivation to independent assignments.
• Acceptance of the need to work during nights, weekends, and holidays when the job requires it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to flexibly adapt to different work conditions, such as varying between wet or dry environments and extreme temperatures.
• Adept at utilizing tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, pallet jacks, and heavy machinery, comfortably.
• Capability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• It is crucial to follow the company's policies regarding dress code, production kitchen standards, and PPE regulations.
• Prepared to use only FDA-approved cleaning agents.
• Proficiency in the utilization of ladders as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly pay can be anywhere from $21.50 to $35.00, contingent on the candidate's level of experience.

About Whole Foods Market:

Whole Foods Market places great importance on providing all candidates and employees with fair and equal employment opportunities, without regard to factors such as race, religion, gender, or disability. The company's approach to hiring and promoting individuals is based on qualifications and business requirements, aiming to create an inclusive and supportive work environment.