Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.05 - $35.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the grocery industry, dedicated to providing high-quality natural and organic foods while promoting sustainability and community wellness. Established as a trailblazer in healthy living and environmental responsibility, Whole Foods Market goes beyond the typical grocery store experience by actively engaging in meaningful initiatives that positively impact people and the planet. From supporting educational programs like school gardens to addressing food deserts and global poverty alleviation, Whole Foods Market embodies a deep commitment to nourishing both individuals and communities.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- able to stand or walk 6-8 hours per day
- capable of bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- able to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- experience using knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- comfortable working in various temperature conditions including freezing, refrigerated, and hot environments
- exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals
- good hand use skills including single grasping and fine manipulation
Job Qualifications
- At least 18 months retail team member experience
- minimum 6 months supervisory experience
- excellent interpersonal skills
- strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
- advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
- demonstrated ability to prioritize and delegate
- growth mindset and desire to coach 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
- 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
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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