Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.05 - $35.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Access to other benefits programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain known for its commitment to natural and organic products. Established with a mission to nourish people and the planet, the company goes beyond typical grocery retail to foster community growth and environmental responsibility. Whole Foods supports initiatives like funding school garden grants, providing fresh and healthy food in underserved areas known as food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. It stands as a global leader in setting high standards for product quality, sustainability, and social responsibility in the grocery industry. With its roots deeply entrenched in promoting health and wellness,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- Ability to perform hand use motions such as single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Capable of bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work in temperatures ranging from below freezing to over 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 including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks and other heavy machinery
- May require use of ladders
- High school diploma or equivalent
Job Qualifications
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months of supervisory experience
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
- Product knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies
- Ability to prioritize and delegate
- Mathematical skills for financial assessment
- Experience mentoring or coaching others
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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