Bakery Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.05 - $33.20
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
employee discount
Wellness support programs
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the grocery industry, known for its commitment to providing high-quality natural and organic foods. Founded with a purpose to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market goes beyond just operating as a grocery store. Its mission encompasses improving how people eat, supporting community initiatives like funding school garden grants, enhancing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and fostering sustainable and ethical food production practices. This dedication to community impact and environmental stewardship makes Whole Foods Market a unique workplace that attracts individuals passionate about making a difference on both local and global scales.
Working at Whole Foods Market means being part of a company that sets the standards of excellence and innovation in the grocery retail sector. The culture encourages personal growth, teamwork, and leadership development, providing employees with the opportunity to influence positive change. Whole Foods Market values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.
This particular role involves assisting the Team Leader in overseeing daily store operations with a focus on key areas such as profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor management, regulatory compliance, and special projects. The position requires leadership qualities to develop and mentor team members while maintaining high standards of customer service and retail execution. Employees in this role are expected to embody Whole Foods Market’s core values, support company programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, including food safety protocols.
Candidates will be responsible for creating engaging store layouts, managing vendor relationships, analyzing sales and labor reports, and resolving team issues. The role acts as a secondary point of contact in the absence of the Team Leader and demands a proactive mindset for fostering team morale and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Whole Foods Market offers this hourly position with a pay range of $19.05 to $33.20, commensurate with experience. The company also provides comprehensive benefits under its Whole Benefits program, covering health, wellness, financial support, paid time off, and employee discounts. This makes the opportunity attractive for individuals seeking not only a job but a career with impactful purpose and growth potential.
Working at Whole Foods Market means being part of a company that sets the standards of excellence and innovation in the grocery retail sector. The culture encourages personal growth, teamwork, and leadership development, providing employees with the opportunity to influence positive change. Whole Foods Market values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.
This particular role involves assisting the Team Leader in overseeing daily store operations with a focus on key areas such as profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor management, regulatory compliance, and special projects. The position requires leadership qualities to develop and mentor team members while maintaining high standards of customer service and retail execution. Employees in this role are expected to embody Whole Foods Market’s core values, support company programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, including food safety protocols.
Candidates will be responsible for creating engaging store layouts, managing vendor relationships, analyzing sales and labor reports, and resolving team issues. The role acts as a secondary point of contact in the absence of the Team Leader and demands a proactive mindset for fostering team morale and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Whole Foods Market offers this hourly position with a pay range of $19.05 to $33.20, commensurate with experience. The company also provides comprehensive benefits under its Whole Benefits program, covering health, wellness, financial support, paid time off, and employee discounts. This makes the opportunity attractive for individuals seeking not only a job but a career with impactful purpose and growth potential.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to use tools and equipment such as 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, and team-building skills
- advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
- thorough product knowledge
- 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
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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