Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli 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
employee discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a mission-driven grocery store revolutionizing the natural and organic foods industry by nourishing people and the planet. Established as a leader in healthy and sustainable food, Whole Foods Market goes beyond just selling groceries; it actively supports community initiatives like funding school garden grants, improving access to fresh food in underserved areas, and contributing to poverty alleviation in developing countries. The company’s commitment to excellence covers not only high-quality products but also a remarkable work environment that fosters personal growth, teamwork, and meaningful change. Whole Foods Market takes pride in its positive impact on communities and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- Ability to perform hand use skills such as single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Ability to bend, twist, squat and reach
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to cold and hot temperatures (below freezing to above 90 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work a 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
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
- Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
- Capability of teaching others in a positive, constructive manner
- Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate
- Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory
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
- 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)