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Meat Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.05 - $35.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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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 committed to nourishing people and the planet, with initiatives that go beyond traditional retail. The company actively contributes towards improving how people eat, supports grants for school gardens, enhances access to fresh and healthy food in underserved food deserts, and works on poverty alleviation in developing countries. Whole Foods Market is dedicated to making a meaningful difference within communities and globally by promoting sustainable practices and revolutionizing the grocery industry. A career at Whole Foods Market offers more than just a job — it provides opportunities for personal growth, fostering leadership skills,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 18 months retail Team Member experience
  • At least 6 months of supervisory experience
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand or walk for 6 to 8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • Ability to use hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
  • Capacity to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Experience working with FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Ability to work in cold and wet environments
  • Capability to handle knives and cutting equipment safely
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Experience using tools and equipment such as box cutters and electric pallet jacks

Job Qualifications

  • High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for products, core values, and company philosophy
  • Extensive knowledge of meat products
  • Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership
  • Desire to coach and mentor others for growth
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
  • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
  • 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, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate
  • 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
  • Assists team leader in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation
  • Assists team leader with ordering and inventory management
  • 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
  • Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards
  • Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
  • Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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