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Prepared Foods Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Department Manager)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.60 - $42.50
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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 leader in the grocery retail industry dedicated not only to providing high-quality natural and organic foods but also to making a meaningful impact on communities and the environment. Established with a mission to nourish people and the planet, Whole Foods Market goes beyond being just a grocery store by actively engaging in initiatives such as funding grants for school gardens, increasing access to fresh and healthy food in underserved areas known as food deserts, and supporting poverty alleviation efforts internationally. The company’s steadfast commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and community enrichment has positioned it... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • 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
  • Must be able to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • Ability to perform physical motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to temperatures less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Job Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management
  • Food safety certification or commitment to completing certification within 6 months
  • 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

Job Duties

  • Holds ATL s, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service
  • Builds a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale
  • Makes hiring and separation decisions
  • Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets
  • Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control
  • Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with department leaders and with vendors
  • Sustains exceptional level of knowledge / awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends

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