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 $19.05 - $33.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
financial wellness programs
employee discount
Wellness support programs
Career development opportunities
Equal employment opportunity

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain that goes beyond selling food to embody a purpose-driven approach centered on nourishing people and the planet. With a strong commitment to improving how people eat, Whole Foods Market invests in community initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved neighborhoods, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and other impactful projects. This company is more than a retailer; it is a leader in sustainable and ethical food production, setting high standards for the grocery industry and creating meaningful social and environmental change. As a Whole Foods team member, you are part of a mission that makes a tangible difference in communities locally and globally.

The role of Assistant Team Leader at Whole Foods Market is crucial in supporting daily store operations, ensuring profitability, regulating expenses, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. The position also involves assisting the Team Leader with buying, merchandising, labor management, and handling special projects to meet store goals. This supervisory role requires leading and developing team members to uphold the company’s core values and provide excellent service to customers. Additionally, the Assistant Team Leader promotes a positive and energetic work environment, motivates the team, resolves concerns, and fosters teamwork and respect. The role demands practical knowledge of products, store layout creativity, vendor management, and strong skills in financial monitoring and reporting. It is a full-time position with an hourly wage ranging from $19.05 to $33.20, depending on experience. Whole Foods Market supports its employees with comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, paid time off, financial wellness, and employee discounts. Working at Whole Foods Market offers career growth opportunities where employees are encouraged to develop leadership skills and take ownership of their responsibilities, all while contributing to a company that values fairness, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • Ability to perform hand use motions such as single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Ability to work in temperatures ranging from below freezing to over 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

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 18 months retail Team Member experience
  • At least 6 months of supervisory experience
  • Advanced product knowledge
  • Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
  • Knowledge of regulatory and safety policies
  • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making ability
  • Proficient mathematical skills

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 Whole Foods Market 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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