Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Assists Team Leader in daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, and labor. Leads and develops Team Members. Provides courteous and efficient service to customers and Team Members. Performs duties in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Supports WFM core values and goals, promotes national and store programs, and ensures health and safety regulations adherence.

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 and reports.
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and awareness of new products.
• Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures 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 positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and morale.
• Communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members to satisfy and delight customers.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, and counsels Team Members.
• Provides timely performance evaluations.
  
  Job Skills:
  
  • High energy and enthusiasm for products, core values, and company philosophy.
  • Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
  • Desire to coach and mentor others.
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and customer relationship skills.
  • Product knowledge and regulatory policies awareness.
  • Proficient mathematical skills for financial performance and inventory management.
  • Decision-making ability, leadership skills, and prioritization.
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
    
    Experience:
    
    • 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
      
      Physical Requirements:
      
      • Lifts 50 pounds.
      • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in 8-hour work day.
      • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
      • Work requires bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
      • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
      • Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
      • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
      • Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
      • Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, and heavy machinery.
      • May require use of ladders.
        
        Note: This document provides a general summary of essential responsibilities and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position.

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