Prepared Foods Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Department Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.60 - $42.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Store discount
Paid Time Off
performance bonuses
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer known for its commitment to natural and organic foods, sustainable agriculture, and nourishment of both people and the planet. Founded with a mission to provide fresh, healthy, and responsibly sourced products, the company has grown into a household name that revolutionizes how communities access quality foods. Whole Foods Market prioritizes environmental stewardship, supports local farmers, and works actively to improve food education and equity, including funding school garden grants and increasing access to nutritious food in underserved areas. Beyond offering groceries, Whole Foods Market fosters community wellness and champions initiatives that alleviate... Show More
Job Requirements
- must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
- hand use involving single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching motions
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures including freezing, refrigerated 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
- 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience
- advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management
- food safety certification or commitment to complete certification within 6 months
- excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
- capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
- strong 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
- Hold ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service
- Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale
- Make hiring and separation decisions
- Monitor and achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets
- Maintain proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control
- Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with department leaders and vendors
- Sustain exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends
- Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution
- Foster and encourage a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
- Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs and direct Team Members to satisfy and delight customers
- Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members to sustain a high-performance team and minimize turnover
- Provide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
- Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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