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Whole Foods Pizza Apprenticeship Program Empowers Employees
Whole Foods Pizza Apprenticeship equips store associates with expert pizza-making skills. The program helps enhance both careers and customer experience.
A 12-Week Program for Crafting Artisan Pizza
The Whole Foods Pizza Apprenticeship focuses on developing pizza-making skills and product knowledge. It prepares associates to excel in crafting high-quality pizza. The hands-on program spans 12 weeks, teaching everything from dough preparation to pizza station management.
Graduates leave with certification and advanced skills that strengthen both their professional growth and their ability to serve customers.
Developing Expertise for Career Growth
Each apprentice completes six modules. These modules cover foundational pizza principles, ingredient knowledge, and advanced techniques. The program ensures associates build solid expertise in every aspect of pizza-making.
The training also strengthens customer service skills, helping create an exceptional in-store pizza experience.
Expanding the Program Nationwide
Whole Foods aims to expand the Whole Foods Pizza Apprenticeship in 2025. Their goal is to have at least one Certified Pizzaioli in every store. Graduates of the program work in regions across the United States and Canada.
With this initiative, Whole Foods continues its commitment to supporting career growth through skill-building programs.