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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
Store discount
financial wellness programs
Health and wellness support programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned international grocery store chain dedicated to offering wholesome and high-quality food products with a strong emphasis on organic and natural options. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a leader in the grocery industry, setting standards for product excellence, sustainable sourcing, and customer engagement. Whole Foods Market's culture goes beyond simply retailing food; it is deeply rooted in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and community involvement. The company actively promotes the well-being of both people and the planet through initiatives such as funding school garden grants, enhancing access to fresh food in underserved... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 18+ months retail Team Member experience
  • 6+ months supervisory experience
  • 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 including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Ability to work in temperature ranges from freezing to over 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • Ability to work 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 with affinity 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
  • Product knowledge
  • 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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