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Whole Foods Market

Prepared Foods Department Supervisor (Culinary, Deli) - Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.50 - $30.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
employee recognition programs

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain known for its commitment to natural and organic products. Established in 1980, Whole Foods Market has grown to become a leading retailer in the grocery industry, emphasizing sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and healthy living. More than just a grocery store, Whole Foods Market is recognized as a company that prioritizes nourishing people and the planet by improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to underserved communities, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and engaging in numerous other community and global initiatives. The company... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • standing or walking 6 to 8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • hand use including single grasping fine manipulation pushing and pulling
  • ability to perform motions such as bending twisting squatting and reaching
  • exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • exposure to temperatures including freezing refrigerators and high heat conditions
  • 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
  • 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
  • consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location