Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.05 - $35.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with a commitment to excellence in personal health, community well-being, and environmental sustainability, the company has revolutionized the grocery industry by setting high standards in product quality and ethical sourcing. Whole Foods Market goes beyond traditional grocery retailing, addressing critical issues such as improving nutrition, supporting school garden programs through grants, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved communities known as food deserts, and participating in poverty alleviation efforts in developing countries. As a company known for its socially... Show More
Job Requirements
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months of supervisory experience
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- Capable of single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
- Ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- May require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- High energy and enthusiasm
- Displays affinity for company products, core values, and philosophy
- 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
- Advanced product knowledge
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
- Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance and managing inventory
- Demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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