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
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
other benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality natural and organic products. Established with a firm belief in nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market goes beyond the typical grocery shopping experience by emphasizing personal growth, meaningful community involvement, and sustainable practices. The company supports various initiatives such as grants for school gardens, improving access to healthy food in underserved areas, and efforts to alleviate poverty in developing countries. By choosing a career at Whole Foods Market, individuals become part of a visionary enterprise that is dedicated to revolutionizing the grocery industry... Show More
Job Requirements
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience
- must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- hand use includes single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- work requires motions including bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- ability to use tools and equipment including 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)
Job Location
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