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Whole Foods Market

Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli 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 $19.05 - $33.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
other benefit programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery chain committed to nourishing people and the planet. The company is deeply invested in improving how people eat and supporting sustainable food systems worldwide. Beyond just being a grocery store, Whole Foods Market is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in communities by funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and promoting environmental stewardship. This holistic approach makes Whole Foods Market a leader in the grocery industry and a pioneer in food retail innovation and social responsibility.

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Job Requirements

  • 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience
  • must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • able to stand or walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • capability for motions such as bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • able to work in temperatures including less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit, and greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • ability to use tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • may require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company 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
  • 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
  • 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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