Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.05 - $33.20
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 exceptional food quality, sustainability, and community initiatives. Established as a pioneer in natural and organic foods, Whole Foods Market has redefined the grocery shopping experience by focusing on health, wellness, and environmental stewardship. The company operates stores across the United States and internationally, consistently setting high standards for product integrity and customer satisfaction. Beyond being a retailer, Whole Foods Market is deeply involved in social impact projects, including funding grants for school gardens, combating food deserts, supporting poverty alleviation in developing countries, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- ability to stand/walk for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour work day
- hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- capability to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- ability to work in temperatures ranging from below freezing to above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- capability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to safely use tools and equipment including 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
- high energy and enthusiasm
- affinity for Whole Foods Market products and philosophy
- strong interpersonal and team building skills
- ability to mentor and coach others
- advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies
- proficient mathematical skills for financial assessment
- demonstrated leadership and decision-making 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
- consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals
- 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
- provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
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