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
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading international supermarket chain that specializes in offering high-quality natural and organic products. The company is renowned for its commitment to environmental sustainability, supporting local farmers, and promoting healthy living. With a strong focus on nourishing both people and the planet, Whole Foods Market strives to bring fresh, healthy, and ethically sourced food to communities across the globe. Established as a pioneer in the natural foods movement, Whole Foods Market operates numerous stores nationwide and is recognized for driving positive change in how people eat, improving access to nutritious foods for those living in food... Show More
Job Requirements
- 18+ months retail team member experience
- 6+ months of supervisory experience
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- ability to stand and walk 6-8 hours during an 8-hour shift
- capability of single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- willingness 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
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- capability to work in temperature environments from freezing to over 90 degrees fahrenheit
Job Qualifications
- high energy and enthusiasm
- affinity for 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
- 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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