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 benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading supermarket chain renowned for its commitment to natural and organic products. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to operate hundreds of stores across North America, becoming a prominent player in the grocery retail industry. Whole Foods Market prioritizes not only providing high-quality, responsibly sourced foods but also fostering a positive impact on the environment and the communities they serve. The company stands out for its dedication to sustainable agriculture, food education, and philanthropic efforts such as funding grants for school gardens and improving access to fresh, healthy food in underserved areas known as... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- stand or walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- use hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- work in temperatures ranging from freezing to over 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- use of tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and heavy machinery
- may require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience
- 6+ months of supervisory experience
- excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
- strong customer relationship skills
- proficient in Microsoft Office and operations-related applications
- advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies
- demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills
- proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance
- ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
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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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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