I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Whole Foods Market (Overland Park, KS) in Mar 2013
Interview
I was contacted by phone about two weeks after applying online, and after asking me whether I had food service experience - which I did - I was scheduled an interview with the bakery department's assistant manager. At the interview, I waited about fifteen minutes for the interviewer to finish interviewing someone else, and then she met with me, without apologizing for the wait, and explained the details of the position. I think she asked me a total of three or four questions, including "tell me about yourself", "why Whole Foods", and "do you have retail experience?" I elaborated on my experience - which I have to say was not extensive - but most of the interview consisted of her speaking and my listening. The interview lasted about 30 minutes.
The next day I received an email from the Whole Foods hiring website that explained that they had chosen to pursue other candidates. I think they were probably looking for someone with more experience than me.
It was a pretty easy process. I applied online, and I believe I got an interview a week or 2 after. I got interviewed by the ATL and the TL, and they asked me questions about my experience.
Fairly easy. Just asked about schedule (what days you can work and if you have any vacations coming up) and if there was any prior experience. Didn’t ask very many difficult questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What days are you available to work? Any vacations coming up?
VERY quick. It was a phone interview and the manager just asked "Why Whole Foods?" I had an answer prepared and he almost cut me off after my first sentence. I don't think he actually cared about my answer.