Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Assists Team Leader in daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects. Leads and develops Team Members. Ensures positive company image by providing courteous service to customers and Team Members. Performs duties in accordance with standard operating procedures and supports core values and goals. Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and maintains awareness of new products. Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted. Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader. Fosters a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale. Communicates and models WFM vision and goals. Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary. Selects, trains and develops Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover. Provides performance evaluations.

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.
• Maintains awareness of new products.
• Maintains good vendor relationships.
• Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs.
  
  Key Skills:
  
  • High energy and enthusiasm.
  • Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
  • Product knowledge.
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, 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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