Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description:
Assists Team Leader in daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, and regulatory compliance.
Leads and develops Team Members, ensuring a positive company image through courteous, friendly, and efficient service.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Develops and maintains store layout and product merchandising.
  
• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
  
• Assists in analysis of sales, reports, and labor.
  
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and awareness of new products.
  
• Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures proper paperwork submission.
  
• Resolves team concerns and issues with Team Leader.
  
• Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
  
• Ensures retail execution standards.
  
• Fosters a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and excellent morale.
  
• Communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
  
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs, directing Team Members to satisfy and delight customers.
  
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members.
  
  
  Job Skills:
  
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  • High energy, enthusiasm, and affinity for 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 and advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies.
    
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance and managing inventory.
    
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
    
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
    
    
    Requirements:
    
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    • 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months supervisory experience.
      
    • Lift 50 pounds, stand/walk 6-8 hours, and work in various conditions.
      
    • Use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, and heavy machinery.
      
      
      Important:
      Whole Foods Market provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates. Hires and promotes individuals based on qualifications and business needs. We recommend applying via our site, not through third-party job sites.

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