Bakery Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

New York, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $18.00 - $23.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

retirement plan benefits

Store discount eligibility

Paid Time Off

access to other benefit programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery store chain dedicated to promoting healthy eating and sustainable food practices. With a strong commitment to nourishing people and the planet, the company goes beyond just selling groceries by supporting community initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, and addressing poverty in developing countries. This mission-driven company fosters meaningful change at both local and global levels, making every employee a vital part of a movement towards better nutrition, environmental stewardship, and social impact.

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Job Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 pounds
standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions
exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), between 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
ability to work in wet and dry conditions
ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
may require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

18+ months retail Team Member experience
6+ months supervisory experience
excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
thorough product knowledge
advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory
demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills
proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications

Job Duties

Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising
works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets
assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor
demonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops/maintains awareness of new products
maintains good vendor relationships, develops new vendor relations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing
works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues
functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader
sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution
fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers
responds promptly to customer needs and questions
selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover
provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals

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