Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.05 - $33.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Access to benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic grocery retailer committed to nourishing people and the planet. Established with a vision to improve how people eat and make a positive impact on the environment, the company goes beyond just selling groceries. It supports local communities by funding school garden grants, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas, working to alleviate poverty in developing countries, and championing sustainability efforts worldwide. Whole Foods Market has positioned itself as a global changemaker, setting high standards of excellence and revolutionizing the grocery industry through ethical sourcing, quality products, and community... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours per 8-hour workday
- able to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to various temperatures including freezing and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work wet and dry conditions
- flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to use knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- may require ladder use
- 18+ months retail team member experience
- 6+ months supervisory experience
Job Qualifications
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months supervisory experience
- excellent interpersonal skills
- motivational and team building skills
- customer relationship skills
- proficiency with email and Microsoft Office
- proficient mathematical skills
- knowledge of regulatory and safety policies
- leadership and decision-making ability
- demonstrated ability to prioritize and delegate
- affinity for products and company philosophy
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)
Job Location
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