Whole Foods Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I have worked for Whole Foods for 8 months now and find it to be a very friendly environment. The team operates with a family mentality and Whole Foods treats their employees very well."

"Whole Foods overall is a good company to work for. I work Cash Up and it is a part time position it's a pretty basic accounting position."

"I have worked my tail off for very little opportunity of advancement."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"The pay is good and the benefits are decent. You feel that you work for a place with a connection to their core values."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's all about personality and the ability to sell your idea. This company does not cater to introverts."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"There has been absolutely no opportunity to move up. I feel compensated enough not to leave, but caged in by the lack of opportunity."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire store team leaders with vision and appreciation for branding."

"I learned a lot and it was a great experience."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"You're working as a team or around people and knowing that you're helping someone every day."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest, be yourself, and most importantly, be professional and friendly."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I love working for the company. You learn from others and benefit from it, so I like working for any company that that gives me the opportunity to learn and grow with them."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I don't have any suggestions because it's a great company."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I no longer work at Whole Foods. They sourced out our department."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be proactive, self-disciplined, and always look for that better and more productive way of doing the job at hand, and most importantly be a team player."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"They didn't offer their team members other opportunities within the company after their positions were terminated."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Do the necessary footwork to make sure that everyone on your team not only has an opportunity to progress, but make sure that they are ready when the opportunity arises."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I did learn a lot about customer service and teamwork."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I would like to see more training programs to enhance teamwork and customer service."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I like the training programs that they have in many areas."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would tell him to keep very positive and open-minded."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I like the freedom to control your career, and move within the company."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself and relax. Don't think that you have to be into health food, etc."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"Varied interpretation of guidelines leads to preferential treatment for some."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest uniform standards and systems across the company to create unity."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"It was always a positive and motivating work environment that provided opportunities to easily advance throughout the company."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest with your intents in advancing throughout the company, and be eager to potentially work for an amazing company."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"My particular manager was not flexible with the schedule. At the time, I was unable to work all night shifts, but was scheduled to work only night shifts."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Staff the departments slightly better with employees who are seeking advancement throughout the company."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I like working for a company that chooses the best of the best to represent and support the image of a successful and growing company. The team leaders give constant feedback of our work performance so we can work better and better ourselves."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The key is to be you. The more personality you show, the better fit you are for Whole Foods. You also need to show interest in eating and living healthy."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"The hours given weekly vary from week to week, which can create inconsistency in my income."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"So far, I have not had an issue where I think management should make some changes. The team leaders and supervisors work very professionally and give us opportunities to speak our opinions if we feel something should be done differently. It is a very welcoming environment."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I like how laid back the managers were and that I was given a chance to grow in my position."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you know what the position you are applying for entails."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I did not like dealing with customers who were ungrateful or spoke to me like I was their servant."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would be more flexible with people's schedules, especially students."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"Overall, I like the work I do each day, but moreover, I like the people (in-store and clientele), the atmosphere, the concept, and convenience."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be aware of the standards and expectations, and policies that govern the employee and the consumers they serve."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"It could be a case of job burnout or disillusionment. My background and education are in a totally different area. The routine has become stale and uninteresting, perhaps even mundane."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The facilities of my store are deplorable, tight, and somewhat hazardous. This is the first priority if I were to have decision-making and CEO level access and responsibility."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I like the company vision, quality of products the stores sell, organics, and animal compassion."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Good luck with the panel interviews and the salaries available."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I dislike the lack of organization and inability to use resources available to them."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Spend less, and use internal teams instead of hiring everything out."

What do you like about working at Whole Foods?

"Whole Foods Market has a very strong team-focused approach to business. One Store-One Team is very evident here, and each team is run almost like its own little business. Each team member is given ample opportunity for advancement, training, and empowerment. Team members are strongly encouraged to keep abreast of the sales, comps, and merchandising standards, and how they can work together to make the impact each department needs. The strong customer service commitment ensures that customers are satisfied and delighted with every visit. It is a wonderful company for those who enjoy a culture of empowerment and satisfaction."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you really want it, GO FOR IT. Ask for the training, put the effort in. Whole Foods Market has a strong culture for growth, and if you embrace it, the sky is the limit."

What don't you like about working at Whole Foods?

"I dislike the schedules. Leadership is required to work every weekend, and may not take off two days in a row that include Friday & Saturday, Saturday & Sunday, or Sunday & Monday. Vacations need to be planned around inventory, which is every four weeks for me. No requests off will be granted two weeks before a holiday, which is understandable, but makes it impossible for anyone who has out of town family to be included in holiday plans. I work all the big holidays... every Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter, and 4th of July, but I also work every smaller holiday... Valentines Day, St. Patty's Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Halloween, etc. If it's a big shopping time (this even includes nice weather, and sports games), I am there. There is no REGULAR scheduling here. I don't work the same week two weeks in a row... ever. Last week I worked Monday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., came in Tuesday for an all store meeting (which are mandatory, every four weeks) from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., then CAME BACK for a closing shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., had off Wednesday, worked 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, had off Friday, then worked 4 a.m. to 12 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday. I close tonight, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and tomorrow, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday is inventory, so I'm there 3 p.m. to 11 (that's an early shift for inventory, usually it's 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.) and then I am back at 9 a.m. on Friday. I have off Saturday and Sunday, and ONLY because I requested it WEEKS ago, and it's still a modified request off because I had to make concessions. Originally I had requested Friday, Saturday and Sunday off because we are going out of town, but was told that unless I worked Friday, my request off would be denied. On top of this, I put in a request for a vacation in August back at the end of FEBRUARY, and it was denied because another 40-hour team member had requested off as well. I had to borrow another team member from another department to agree to work in my place for five out of the ten days I requested so that it could be approved. I cannot sleep on a regular schedule, I do not eat on a regular schedule, and with a family (9-year-old son and hubby), I am never able to make plans for social engagements unless I look at my schedule first, make sure it's not during inventory, or a blackout period... I feel like I am running my life according to what my job dictates."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would allow for more flexibility with leadership schedules. The requirement that leadership (and most team members) work every single weekend (yes, it is written into my job description), as well as continually changing hours every week (no two days in a row are the same hours), is almost unbearable and requires a certain dedication of your life to your job, rather than your personal self and family."