Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.55 - $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 pioneering grocery retailer renowned for its commitment to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with a mission to improve how people eat and support sustainable food systems, the company has grown into a respected leader in the health-conscious retail industry. Whole Foods Market operates stores across diverse communities, championing fresh and healthy food access, funding initiatives such as school garden grants, and alleviating poverty in developing countries through ethical sourcing practices. Their comprehensive approach goes beyond conventional grocery shopping, positioning them as world-changers dedicated to setting standards of excellence in the grocery industry.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months supervisory experience
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- ability to stand and walk 6-8 hours per workday
- ability to perform hand use tasks such as single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- ability to bend, twist, squat and reach
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to use knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- capacity to work in varying temperature environments
- ability to use ladders
Job Qualifications
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months supervisory experience
- high energy and enthusiasm for the company’s products, core values, and philosophy
- excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
- capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
- 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)
Job Location
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