Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.05 - $35.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support
employee perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a well-established and renowned grocery store chain that is dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Known for its commitment to organic and natural foods, Whole Foods Market stands apart as a leader in revolutionizing the grocery industry. The company not only provides access to high-quality fresh and healthy food but also actively participates in programs that improve the community and environment. These include funding grants for school gardens, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and addressing food deserts to ensure access to nutritious options for underserved populations. By joining Whole Foods Market, employees become a part of a larger mission that goes beyond typical retail work - they become world-changers contributing to meaningful social and environmental change through their everyday efforts.

This role is a leadership position within the retail environment, designed to assist the Team Leader in all aspects of daily store operations. These responsibilities include managing profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role also includes developing and motivating Team Members to maintain a high-performance and positive team culture. The position demands a strong focus on customer service, team collaboration, and operational excellence. Candidates will be expected to uphold Whole Foods Market's core values and vision while setting and achieving the highest standards of retail execution. Workers in this role must be prepared to perform duties across various retail functions and act as a point person in the absence of the Team Leader. The wage range for this position is $20.05 to $35.00 hourly, commensurate with experience, and the position offers access to Whole Benefits, including paid time off, health and wellness support, and other employee perks. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with retail supervisory experience who are enthusiastic about fostering growth and making a positive impact through their work.

Job Requirements

  • Eighteen plus months retail Team Member experience
  • six plus months supervisory experience
  • ability to lift 50 pounds
  • standing or walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • ability to perform hand use motions including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures ranging from freezing to above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • ability 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
  • may require use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • High energy and enthusiasm for products, core values, and company philosophy
  • growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership
  • desire to coach and mentor others for growth
  • excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
  • capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
  • advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
  • proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory
  • demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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