Prepared Foods Dishwasher

Role Overview

This position focuses on dishwashing and keeping the kitchen area clean, organized, and sanitary. Team Members are expected to uphold a positive company image through courteous, efficient service and to follow store and team standard operating procedures at all times. The role also requires flexibility to take on related tasks from other Team Member roles when needed and to support company values, initiatives, and all health, safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other small kitchen items.
• Keep floors, mats, drains, walls, and shelving in the kitchen area clean.
• Help receive kitchen deliveries and handle storage, organization, and product rotation properly.
• Arrive on time, present yourself appropriately, and be ready to work all scheduled shifts, trainings, and meetings.
• Deliver friendly and timely customer service, including answering phones and pages politely and supporting suggestive selling when appropriate.
• Support sales by following proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and displaying products.
• Follow all established procedures related to weights and measures, sanitation, health standards, and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work and shopping environment and care for equipment according to company cleanliness and safety expectations.
• Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing tasks as assigned, including checking sign and pricing accuracy.
• Report safety hazards and violations immediately.
• Carry out other duties assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Job Requirements

• Strong time management skills and a genuine focus on cleanliness.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to share information clearly and respectfully with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service standards in every interaction.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures with good organization and time management.
• Interest in natural foods and alignment with the company's mission.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work quickly in a fast-paced setting.
• Understanding of and commitment to company quality standards.
• No previous retail experience is required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and spend 6 to 8 hours of an 8-hour workday standing or walking. The job also involves frequent hand use, including grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling, as well as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Team Members may be exposed to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and to cold, refrigerated, and hot temperature environments. Work may involve wet and dry conditions, a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, and the use of tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, other heavy machinery, and possibly ladders.

Additional Information

This posting is intended to summarize the main responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties or requirements. Job duties may change depending on job level, business conditions, department, location, and position needs. Advancement to a higher-level role depends on successful current performance, business need, and being the most qualified candidate. Meeting milestones such as earning a degree, certification, or additional time in role does not guarantee promotion.

Pay and Benefits

The hourly pay range for this position is CAD 18.50 to CAD 25.00, based on experience. Full-time and part-time Team Members may be eligible for Whole Benefits, which can include a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness support, health and wellness programs, and additional Team Member perks. Benefit eligibility is determined under the applicable plan on the date of hire and may vary by location, length of service, and job type.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you need help or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, you may contact the local Human Resources office at the worksite.

Application Note

Applicants are encouraged to use the company’s official application process. Career sites may not always reflect current or accurate information and may sometimes be fraudulent.