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Whole Foods Market

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

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.05 - $33.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
retirement plan benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery company that goes beyond traditional grocery retailing by emphasizing a mission to nourish people and the planet. With a firm commitment to improving how people eat, the company invests in initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas known as food deserts, and working to alleviate poverty in developing countries. This dedication to social responsibility and sustainability positions Whole Foods Market as a leader in the grocery industry and a champion of community and environmental well-being. Employees at Whole Foods Market are empowered... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing or walking 6-8 hours per day
  • hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures below freezing, refrigerated conditions, and high heat
  • ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • ability to work flexible schedules 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 school diploma or equivalent
  • 18+ months retail Team Member experience
  • 6+ months supervisory experience
  • advanced knowledge of product lines
  • advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
  • proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
  • excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
  • demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership 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 or 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
  • provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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