Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Assist the Team Leader in daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects. Leads and develops Team Members. Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to customers and Team Members. Perform duties in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

• Job Responsibilities:
• Develops and maintains store layout and product merchandising.
• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing and labor targets.
• Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor.
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and awareness of new products.
• Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted.
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters and encourages outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members to satisfy and delight customers.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates and counsels Team Members.
  • Job Skills:
  • High energy and enthusiasm for our products, core values and company philosophy.
  • Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
  • Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
  • 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 and managing inventory.
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills and ability to prioritize and delegate.
    • Requirements:
    • 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
      • Physical Requirements:
      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
      • In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
      • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
      • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

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