Prepared Foods Department Supervisor (Culinary, Deli) - Full Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.50 - $29.20
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Store discount
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned American supermarket chain dedicated to providing high-quality natural and organic foods. Founded in 1980, the company has grown into a leader in the retail grocery industry, setting new standards for food safety, sustainability, and community involvement. Operating over 500 stores across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Whole Foods Market emphasizes its commitment to nourishing people and the planet through ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and support for local communities. The company is much more than a grocery store; it aims to create meaningful change by improving how people eat, funding educational programs... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
- Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to perform motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit to greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- 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
- Minimum 12 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
- Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
- Consistently communicates and models Whole Foods Market vision and goals
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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