Very nice colleagues and supervisors.
Learning curve wasn't too steep (in terms of learning buttons, food codes, etc.)
Collaborative environment
What I wish was different
The struggle of every cashier: tired legs/feet
Everything else was fine, honestly.
Advice
Be open to the idea of helping out others, then they'll be more likely to help you in the future.
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Program Manager
June - August 2023 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Internship experience was great! I had the opportunity to work with different teams and also explore the other teams at the company (e.g., operations, partners, etc.)
What I wish was different
Nothing! Everything was well organized. Would be great if they had a return offer policy.
Advice
Make sure you think about your favorite Whole Foods product (just ONE!).
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Cashier
October 2016 - August 2017 • Alexandria, VA
What I liked
High pay
What I wish was different
Hard customers, boring job
Advice
Not bad of a job. Wouldn't do it forever though
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In-store shopper
March - October 2022 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I did like that the job itself was so active and the ability to easily pick up and drop shifts.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shopper
November 2020 - August 2022 • Danbury, CT
What I liked
Great team overall, great people to work with
What I wish was different
More flexibility with hours working, more money of course as well!
Advice
Customer needs always come first, don’t be afraid to meet new people!
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Barista
May 2022 • Malibu, CA
What I liked
I like to make drinks and build relationships with regular customers. I also like the friendships I've build with some of the team members in other departments.
What I wish was different
I often wish that the job is a little more put together, making sure I have all of the supplies I need to do my job well each day. My co workers in the juice bar are not always team players
Advice
One piece of advice I wish to share is to enjoy the interactions you have with customers because it will make the job each day more enjoyable and bring more customers back. Also the job can get overwhelming when there is a rush of customers, but I would advise that the best thing is to stay calm while working efficiently.
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Baker
August 2021 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
Wage
What I wish was different
Flexible Hours
Advice
A good work place for students that prefer fast paced working environments
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Continuous Improvement Intern
June 2021 • Austin, TX
What I liked
The company and my coworkers were very welcoming. There was a lot of effort to keep the interns involved with the company.
What I wish was different
This internship was remote. I wish it had been in-person so I could actually experience a work environment.
Advice
Make sure you can properly estimate how long your work will take you.
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Meat and Seafood
May - July 2021 • Chattanooga, TN
What I liked
I enjoyed the working environment and the people I worked with. The kitchen we worked in was nice and I felt included in everything.
What I wish was different
I wish people took things a little less seriously in the workplace because there were stressful days for no reason really. I also wish I would have learned more about the saw and how to cut bone out of things with it.
Advice
Go and have fun, its whole foods!
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In-store shopper
June - August 2021 • Santa Barbara, CA
What I liked
Good job with variety and problem solving.
What I wish was different
Stats made it stressful and the customers can be incredibly entitled and obnoxious.
Advice
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In-Store Shopper
October 2020 • Tigard, OR
What I liked
Everyone is so nice and the business is very well organized
What I wish was different
Advice
Work hard and be kind. It’s the two best qualities you can have in life.
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Team member
October 2018 • Houston, TX
What I liked
The flexibly of the schedule, they made sure to work with my college schedule since I am a full time student
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier
May 2017 - August 2020 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
My co-workers, managers, and I all worked well together. I felt like I could always rely on them, and they could rely on me. Also, I liked seeing all the different products our store offered, especially seasonal items.
What I wish was different
During some periods of time, we really need more staff members. However, due to restrictions from higher up in the company we were maxed out on the number of cashiers we could have on the team.
Advice
Don't get too worked up about customers who are rude or whatever to you. 99% of the time it isn't personal, so don't bring that stress home with you.
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Cashier
April - August 2020 • Kirkland, WA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Always make sure to keep in contact with old managers. Especially if you are unsure if you’ll need to go back for a job.
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Grocer
September 2018 - August 2020 • Elmhurst, IL
What I liked
Easy going for the most part, nice people, very laid back job . Pay was nice especially for a college student
What I wish was different
Sometimes management was difficult but they were still very flexible and accommodating
Advice
It’s a nice place to have a part time job for school but I wouldn’t recommend working full time/making a career out of it
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Produce Team Member
July 2020 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wasn't expecting the pandemic but at the same time nobody was, I wish it wasn't so hectic at times since people were panic shopping and so on but nonetheless it was a crazy experience to go through with various coworkers!
Advice
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Cashier
June 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Co-workers, store discount
What I wish was different
Scheduling
Advice
Stay energized, rest a lot
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Grocery Clerk
May - August 2020 • Fresno, CA
What I liked
I liked how accommodating they were to my busy school schedule, as well as how seriously they took store precessions against COVID-19.
What I wish was different
I think the experience was nothing but beneficial, and I wouldn't change any experience of my employment here.
Advice
I would say that it is always good to apply for a job outside of your comfort zone, and try to work in multiple new environments throughout the labor force before beginning your long term post-graduation career.
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Prime Now
May 2020 • Hadley, MA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Always communicate. Focus on helping those around you and the rest will come easy.
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Front End Supervisor
July 2017 • Boulder, CO
What I liked
I really enjoyed the interactions with customers. Every interaction with a person made me feel closer to my community
What I wish was different
The pandemic put a wrench in many of our operations. We lost a lot of teammembers whether they left for medical reasons or are sent home becuase the university closed.
Advice
Managing other people is hard and exhausting but with that in mind, comming in with a postitive attitude helps. It eventually rubs off on thoes around you.
