Meat & Seafood Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

Eugene, OR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $22.00 - $35.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

retirement plan benefits

Store discount

Paid Time Off

access to other benefit programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain committed to nourishing people and the planet through high-quality organic and natural food products. Established with a mission that goes far beyond conventional retail, Whole Foods Market actively promotes healthy eating habits, supports community-driven agricultural projects like school gardens, and is dedicated to increasing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, also known as food deserts. The company is deeply invested in social impact initiatives that alleviate poverty in developing countries and promote sustainability globally. With a focus on quality, transparency, and integrity, Whole Foods Market has established itself... Show More

Job Requirements

Meat retail experience
seafood retail experience
one or more years of leadership experience
customer service focus
store operations experience including inventory, labor management, and cost control
team oriented

Job Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
strong organizational skills
excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills
high energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
knowledge of different cuts of meat and seafood as well as cooking procedures
proper knife handling skills and knowledge of other cutting equipment
proficient mathematical skills to calculate margin, monitor profitability, and manage inventory
basic to intermediate proficiency with computer applications and programs including email, Microsoft Office, and operations related applications
ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Job Duties

Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution
help foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
partner with Team Leader to select, train, develop, mentor, motivate and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover
model and deliver outstanding customer service
follow through on all customer questions, requests, and resolve concerns as needed
maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling
work with the Team Leader to achieve sales, margin, expense, and labor targets
follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated
train Team Members on proper organic standard procedures as they relate to cutting, preparing, displaying and storing meat and seafood products
demonstrate advanced product knowledge
maintain awareness of new products and regularly incorporate new products into the overall product mix

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