Whole Food Market Jobs – Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

Job Description:

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• 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.
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops / maintains awareness of new products.
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Maintains good vendor relationships, develops new vendor relations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
• Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
• Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor.
• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

Job Requirements:

• Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
• May require use of ladders.
• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Product knowledge.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.

Job Details:

Company: Whole Foods

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: New York, NY, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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