Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.55 - $35.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned leader in the grocery industry, committed to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with the purpose of improving how people eat and promoting sustainable living, Whole Foods Market has grown into a vibrant community-focused company that goes beyond being just a grocery store. The company invests in initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in food deserts, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. With these efforts, Whole Foods Market continues to set the standards of excellence and revolutionizes the grocery landscape by integrating health, sustainability, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures: below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), above 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months supervisory experience
- excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
- demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills
- proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
- advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
- proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory
- capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
- desire to coach and mentor others for growth
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)
Job Location
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