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 benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket brand known for its commitment to high-quality products and community engagement. Established to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market operates across various locations in the United States and beyond, offering a wide range of fresh, healthy food options that cater to diverse dietary preferences. The company is not just a grocery store but a pioneering force in the grocery industry, continuously setting standards of excellence and promoting sustainable and ethical sourcing practices. Whole Foods Market is deeply involved in initiatives such as funding school garden grants, addressing... Show More
Job Requirements
- 18 plus months retail Team Member experience
- 6 plus months supervisory experience
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- stamina to stand or walk 6 to 8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- hand use skills including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- ability to perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- ability to work in temperatures below freezing, refrigeration temperatures, and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to use tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- ability to use ladders
Job Qualifications
- High energy and enthusiasm
- affinity for Whole Foods Market 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
- capability of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
- advanced 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 or 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 to satisfy and delight customers
- selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members to sustain a high-performance team and minimize turnover
- provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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