Meat Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.05 - $33.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Team member discount
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer in the grocery industry, committed not only to serving high-quality natural and organic products but also to fostering personal growth and creating meaningful change in communities around the globe. Rooted deeply in its mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market actively improves the way people eat, supports educational initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, and works to provide access to fresh and healthy food, especially to those living in food deserts. Beyond these environmental and social commitments, the company also strives to alleviate poverty in developing countries through... Show More
Job Requirements
- 18 plus months retail Team Member experience and 6 plus months of supervisory experience
- must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing or walking 6 to 8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- ability to use hand motions including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- capability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work in a wet and cold environment
- ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment
- ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- ability to use tools and equipment including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
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
- 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
- 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)
Job Location
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