Prepared Foods Team Lead

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

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Team Leader to join our Prepared Foods team at Whole Foods Market. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for assisting the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects. You will also be responsible for leading and developing Team Members, ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Store Layout and Product MerchandisingDevelop and maintain creative store layouts and product merchandising to drive sales and customer engagement.
• Work with Team Leader to Achieve Sales, Purchasing, and Labor TargetsCollaborate with the Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets, ensuring the Prepared Foods department is operating efficiently and effectively.
• Assist Team Leader in Analysis of Sales, Reports, and LaborAssist the Team Leader in analyzing sales, reports, and labor to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to drive business results.
• Demonstrate Advanced Product Knowledge and Develop Awareness of New ProductsDemonstrate advanced product knowledge and stay up-to-date on new products, ensuring the Prepared Foods department is always offering the latest and greatest options to customers.
• Maintain Good Vendor Relationships and Ensure Proper Paperwork SubmissionMaintain good vendor relationships and ensure all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing delays.
• Work with Team Leader to Resolve Team Concerns or IssuesCollaborate with the Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Function as Point Person and Departmental Person in Charge in Absence of Team LeaderFunction as the point person and departmental person in charge in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring the Prepared Foods department continues to operate smoothly and efficiently.
• Set and Achieve Highest Standards of Retail ExecutionSet and achieve the highest standards of retail execution, ensuring the Prepared Foods department is always providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Foster Positive Environment of Outstanding Teamwork, Mutual Respect, and Exceptional MoraleFoster a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale, ensuring the Prepared Foods team is motivated and engaged.
• Communicate and Model WFM Vision and GoalsConsistently communicate and model the WFM vision and goals, ensuring the Prepared Foods team is aligned and working towards a common objective.
• Maintain Awareness of Customer Flows and Needs and Direct Team Members as NecessaryMaintain awareness of customer flows and needs and direct Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.
• Select, Train, Develop, Mentor, Motivate, and Counsel Team MembersSelect, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.Requirements
  • High Energy, Enthusiasm, and Affinity for Our Products, Core Values, and Company PhilosophyDemonstrate high energy, enthusiasm, and an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
  • Growth Mindset towards Greater Responsibility and OwnershipDisplay a growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership, demonstrating a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
  • Excellent Interpersonal, Motivational, Team Building, and Customer Relationship SkillsDemonstrate excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills, ensuring strong relationships with Team Members, customers, and vendors.
  • Capable of Teaching Others in a Positive and Constructive MannerDemonstrate the ability to teach others in a positive and constructive manner, ensuring knowledge and skills are transferred effectively.
  • Product Knowledge and Advanced Knowledge of Regulatory and Safety Policies and ProceduresDemonstrate advanced product knowledge and a thorough understanding of regulatory and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
  • Proficient Mathematical Skills for Assessing Financial Performance, Monitoring Profitability, and Managing InventoryDemonstrate proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Demonstrated Decision-Making Ability, Leadership Skills, and Ability to Prioritize and DelegateDemonstrate a proven track record of decision-making, leadership skills, and the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring efficient operations and minimizing delays.
  • Proficiency with Email, Microsoft Office, and Operations-Related ApplicationsDemonstrate proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications, ensuring seamless communication and efficient operations.Experience
    • 18+ Months Retail Team Member Experience and 6+ Months of Supervisory ExperienceRequire 18+ months of retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience, ensuring a strong foundation in customer service, sales, and leadership.Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
      • Must be Able to Lift 50 PoundsMust be able to lift 50 pounds, ensuring the ability to move and stock products efficiently.
      • In an 8-Hour Work Day: Standing/Walking 6-8 HoursIn an 8-hour work day, stand/walk 6-8 hours, ensuring the ability to move and engage with customers and Team Members.
      • Hand Use: Single Grasping, Fine Manipulation, Pushing, and PullingUse hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling, ensuring the ability to perform tasks efficiently and effectively.
      • Work Requires the Following Motions: Bending, Twisting, Squatting, and ReachingWork requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching, ensuring the ability to move and engage with customers and Team Members.
      • Exposure to FDA-Approved Cleaning ChemicalsExposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
      • Exposure to Temperatures: 90 Degrees FahrenheitExposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring the ability to work in a variety of environments.
      • Ability to Work in Wet and Dry ConditionsAbility to work in wet and dry conditions, ensuring the ability to adapt to changing environments.
      • Ability to Work a Flexible Schedule Including Nights, Weekends, and Holidays as NeededAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, ensuring the ability to meet business needs and customer demands.
      • Ability to Use Tools and Equipment, Including Knives, Box Cutters, Electric Pallet Jacks, and Other Heavy MachineryAbility to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery, ensuring the ability to perform tasks efficiently and effectively.
      • May Require Use of LaddersMay require use of ladders, ensuring the ability to access and stock products efficiently.Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.More detail about Whole Foods Market part of Whole Foods Market, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/83142-whole-foods-market

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