Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.55 - $36.08
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
retirement plan benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Team member discount
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods supermarket that is committed to nourishing people and the planet. Beyond being a grocery store, Whole Foods Market is a community-focused company dedicated to making meaningful changes in the way people eat, supporting sustainable farming, and improving access to healthy food. The company's mission extends to funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh foods in underserved areas known as food deserts, and working to alleviate poverty in developing countries. Whole Foods Market emphasizes personal growth, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility as core components of its corporate culture. As... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months supervisory experience
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- ability to stand and walk 6-8 hours during an 8-hour shift
- ability to perform hand use tasks including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- ability to bend, twist, squat and reach
- ability to work in various temperature conditions including freezing, refrigerated, and hot environments
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- availability to work a 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 use ladders
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months of supervisory experience
- advanced product knowledge
- excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
- strong decision-making ability
- demonstrated team building and coaching skills
- knowledge of regulatory and safety policies
- proficient mathematical skills for financial assessment and inventory management
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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