Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: November 1, 2024

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. Ensures a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members. Maintains a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.

Key Responsibilities

--- Develops and maintains creative 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 proper paperwork.
--- Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
--- Functions as point person in absence of Team Leader.
--- Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
--- Fosters and encourages teamwork and exceptional morale.
--- Communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
--- Directs Team Members to satisfy and delight customers.
--- Selects, trains, develops, and mentors Team Members.

Key Skills

--- High energy and enthusiasm for products, core values, and company philosophy.
--- Growth mindset and desire to coach and mentor others.
--- Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
--- Product knowledge and regulatory and safety policies.
--- Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance and managing inventory.
--- Decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.

Experience

--- 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

--- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
--- Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 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 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.
--- May require use of ladders.

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