Meat & Seafood Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.55 - $35.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer renowned for its commitment to natural and organic products. Founded with a mission to nourish people and the planet, the company goes beyond simply selling food; it aims to inspire positive change through sustainable practices, community involvement, and social responsibility. Whole Foods Market operates as a supermarket chain specializing in providing fresh, high-quality groceries that promote healthier living while supporting ethical sourcing practices. The company invests in various initiatives such as funding school garden grants, tackling food accessibility in underserved areas, alleviating global poverty, and championing environmental stewardship. By working at Whole... Show More
Job Requirements
- Meat retail experience
- seafood retail experience
- one or more years of leadership experience
- customer service focus
- knowledge of store operations 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 and maintain awareness of new products and regularly incorporate new products into the overall product mix
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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