Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
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
Employee Development Programs
flexible schedule
workplace diversity
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a well-established American supermarket chain that specializes in offering natural and organic food products. Founded in 1980, Whole Foods Market has grown to become a leader in the retail grocery industry, dedicated to promoting healthy living and sustainable practices. The company is committed to nourishing people and the planet by providing access to high-quality, fresh, and responsibly sourced foods. This commitment extends beyond just selling products; Whole Foods Market actively supports community initiatives, including funding school garden grants, improving food access in underserved areas, and addressing poverty in developing countries. The company’s culture embraces personal growth,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours per 8-hour workday
- hand use with single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- work in temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), and greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to use tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- may require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months supervisory experience
- excellent interpersonal skills
- motivational and team building abilities
- strong customer relationship skills
- knowledge of product and merchandising
- advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies
- proficiency in mathematical skills for financial performance assessment
- demonstrated decision-making and leadership abilities
- 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
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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