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Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager) - (Expired Job)

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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.55 - $36.08
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain that is deeply committed to nourishing people and the planet. Since its founding, it has consistently prioritized providing access to fresh, healthy, and sustainably sourced foods. Whole Foods Market is not just a grocery store; it is a community-focused establishment that engages in meaningful initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to nutritious foods in food deserts, and supporting poverty alleviation efforts in developing countries. The company’s mission of creating meaningful change extends beyond business operations to impact communities positively at local, national, and global levels. With a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours
  • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >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

  • 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
  • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory
  • High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, 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)

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