Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.50 - $30.20
Benefits
Health Insurance
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health and wellness programs
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain with a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and community enrichment. Founded on the principle of providing fresh, natural, and organic foods, Whole Foods Market has grown into a leading retailer dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. The company emphasizes personal growth for its employees and promotes meaningful change by supporting various initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, improving access to fresh food in underserved areas, and alleviating poverty in developing countries. Whole Foods Market is not just a grocery store; it positions itself as a changemaker within the communities it serves and strives to uphold high standards of excellence and innovation in the grocery industry.
The role of Prepared Foods Team Leader at Whole Foods Market is a pivotal position that involves supervising and guiding the Prepared Foods Team to ensure smooth operations and the highest standards of product quality and customer service. This role requires an individual capable of managing scheduling, training, and daily departmental workflow while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. The Team Leader plays a key part in maintaining compelling prepared foods, coffee, and juice displays, ensuring cleanliness, proper stocking, and product rotation according to established procedures.
Responsibility extends to mentoring team members, facilitating their growth and motivation, and handling performance evaluations to sustain a high-performance team with minimal turnover. This position demands strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers alike. The Team Leader also ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations, including food safety standards, and consistently models the company’s vision and values.
With an hourly wage range from $17.50 to $30.20 based on experience, this position offers a rewarding career path with access to Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive "Whole Benefits" program. Benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness support, and health and wellness programs, among others. Whole Foods Market fosters a culture of inclusivity and equal employment opportunity, encouraging applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food, sustainability, and community impact who are ready to take on leadership responsibilities within a dynamic retail environment.
The role of Prepared Foods Team Leader at Whole Foods Market is a pivotal position that involves supervising and guiding the Prepared Foods Team to ensure smooth operations and the highest standards of product quality and customer service. This role requires an individual capable of managing scheduling, training, and daily departmental workflow while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. The Team Leader plays a key part in maintaining compelling prepared foods, coffee, and juice displays, ensuring cleanliness, proper stocking, and product rotation according to established procedures.
Responsibility extends to mentoring team members, facilitating their growth and motivation, and handling performance evaluations to sustain a high-performance team with minimal turnover. This position demands strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers alike. The Team Leader also ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations, including food safety standards, and consistently models the company’s vision and values.
With an hourly wage range from $17.50 to $30.20 based on experience, this position offers a rewarding career path with access to Whole Foods Market’s comprehensive "Whole Benefits" program. Benefits include store discounts, paid time off, financial wellness support, and health and wellness programs, among others. Whole Foods Market fosters a culture of inclusivity and equal employment opportunity, encouraging applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food, sustainability, and community impact who are ready to take on leadership responsibilities within a dynamic retail environment.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing or walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures including freezing, refrigerator and high temperatures
- ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- may require use of ladders
Job Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of Prepared Foods team procedures and policies
- strong demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- 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
- 12 plus months retail experience
Job Duties
- Supervises and delegates tasks to Prepared Foods Team Members
- works with Prepared Foods Trainer to train Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover
- assists in training of new Team Members, utilizing learning checklists and training materials
- keeps all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated
- opens and closes department according to established procedures
- ensures all necessary breaks are given
- communicates team concerns to the Team Leader and Associate 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
- 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
- consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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