Working at Whole Foods in Houston, TX: 2 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Houston, TX Area

"Whole Foods fosters a juvenile environment of rewarding employees who tattle on their fellow employees. If one wants to repeat junior high, this is the place for you. As long as you are not human and have no human foibles, again, this is the place for you. I have been targeted since the suicide of a sibling earlier this year. I was told today by management, that is a personal situation, it should not affect my job. WOW! Great support. They pretend to support you, but then use that against you. One cannot trust the people you work with. "Friends" turn on you and repeat confidences said in offices, away from customers. I get called to "the principal's office" a lot. I have done many things when I am not even there. I am not sure how I manage that, but I impress myself with this skill. I have no customer complaints. The customers love me. I get hugs and huge smiles from many regulars. I am being targeted because I speak my mind. I am a middle aged, middle class white woman. Who unfortunately had a tragedy in my family and I cried in my office and trusted the people I worked with. Also, if you are looking for a job in mid management, you must be a white 20-30 something female. If you are of a different age, you will not even get an interview. There are some wonderful people that work at Whole Foods. Many of these people are treated poorly also. Life events like a fire, car wreck, parents in hospital, etc, are not always considered emergencies. Very subjective. Today was the worst, the disregard of my sister's life was unbelievable and heartbreaking. And these people wonder about my attitude. Karma, baby, karma be careful how you treat others."

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."