Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.40 - $40.40
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
retirement plan benefits
Store discount
Paid Time Off
access to other benefit programs
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain dedicated to nourishing people and the planet through the provision of fresh, healthy, and high-quality food products. Committed to making a meaningful impact, Whole Foods Market goes beyond traditional grocery retail by investing in community initiatives such as funding school garden grants, increasing access to nutritious food in underserved areas, and supporting poverty alleviation programs in developing countries. The company embraces its role as a global change-maker, striving to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry with sustainable and ethical practices. This ethos creates a unique work environment... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- standing and walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour shift
- hand use requiring single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
- perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
- exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
- exposure to temperatures ranging from below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing) to above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- ability to work in wet and cold environments
- ability to handle knives and cutting equipment
- ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to use tools and equipment such as box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months retail experience
- minimum 12 months team leadership experience
- advanced knowledge of seafood products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management
- food safety certification or commitment to certification within 6 months
- excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
- capable of teaching others positively and constructively
- thorough product knowledge
- advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
- proficient mathematical skills for financial performance assessment, profitability monitoring, and inventory management
- demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills
- ability to prioritize and delegate effectively
- proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
Job Duties
- Hold assistant team leaders, supervisors, and team members accountable for outstanding customer service
- make hiring and separation decisions in partnership with store leadership
- monitor and achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets
- project annual sales and expenses and prepare operating budget
- manage ordering and inventory to achieve targeted profit margin contribution
- establish and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with departmental and store leadership
- establish and maintain positive and productive vendor relationships
- sustain exceptional knowledge of relevant competitors and industry trends
- set and achieve highest standards of retail execution
- foster and encourage positive teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
- maintain awareness of customer flows and needs and direct team members accordingly
- respond promptly to customer needs and questions
- select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel team members to sustain high-performance and minimize turnover
- communicate and maintain team member safety and security standards
- 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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