Prepared Foods Team Lead

4 weeks ago

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Whole Foods Market Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader to join our team at Whole Foods Market. As a key member of our prepared foods department, 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 lead and develop 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 Merchandising

Develop and maintain creative store layouts and product merchandising to drive sales and customer engagement.

Work with Team Leader to Achieve Sales, Purchasing, and Labor Targets

Collaborate with the Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets, ensuring the prepared foods department operates efficiently and effectively.

Assist Team Leader in Analysis of Sales, Reports, and Labor

Assist the Team Leader in analyzing sales, reports, and labor data to inform business decisions and drive growth.

Demonstrate Advanced Product Knowledge and Develop Awareness of New Products

Demonstrate advanced product knowledge and stay up-to-date on new products, ensuring the prepared foods department offers the best possible products to customers.

Maintain Good Vendor Relationships and Ensure Proper Paperwork Submission

Maintain good vendor relationships and ensure all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing, ensuring seamless operations.

Work with Team Leader to Resolve Team Concerns or Issues

Collaborate 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 Leader

Function as the point person and departmental person in charge in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring the prepared foods department operates smoothly and efficiently.

Set and Achieve Highest Standards of Retail Execution

Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution, ensuring the prepared foods department meets or exceeds company expectations.

Foster Positive Environment of Outstanding Teamwork, Mutual Respect, and Exceptional Morale

Foster a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale, ensuring Team Members feel valued and supported.

Communicate and Model WFM Vision and Goals

Consistently communicate and model WFM vision and goals, ensuring Team Members understand and align with company objectives.

Maintain Awareness of Customer Flows and Needs and Direct Team Members as Necessary

Maintain 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 Members

Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

Provide Timely, Thorough, and Thoughtful Performance Evaluations

Provide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations, ensuring Team Members receive constructive feedback and support for growth and development.

Requirements
  • High Energy, Enthusiasm, and Affinity for Our Products, Core Values, and Company Philosophy

High energy, enthusiasm, and an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy are essential for success in this role.

Growth Mindset towards Greater Responsibility and Ownership

A growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership is critical for this position, as you will be expected to take on additional responsibilities and contribute to the growth and success of the prepared foods department.

Excellent Interpersonal, Motivational, Team Building, and Customer Relationship Skills

Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills are necessary for this role, as you will be working closely with Team Members, vendors, and customers to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

Capable of Teaching Others in a Positive and Constructive Manner

You must be capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner, ensuring Team Members receive the training and support they need to succeed in their roles.

Product Knowledge and Advanced Knowledge of Regulatory and Safety Policies and Procedures

Product knowledge and advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures are essential for this role, as you will be responsible for ensuring the prepared foods department operates in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Proficient Mathematical Skills for Assessing Financial Performance, Monitoring Profitability, and Managing Inventory

Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory are necessary for this position, as you will be responsible for analyzing sales data and making informed business decisions.

Demonstrated Decision-Making Ability, Leadership Skills, and Ability to Prioritize and Delegate

Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and the ability to prioritize and delegate are critical for success in this role, as you will be expected to make informed decisions and lead Team Members to achieve business objectives.

Proficiency with Email, Microsoft Office, and Operations-Related Applications

Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications is necessary for this position, as you will be responsible for communicating with Team Members, vendors, and customers, as well as analyzing sales data and managing inventory.

Experience
  • 18+ Months Retail Team Member Experience and 6+ Months of Supervisory Experience

18+ months of retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience are required for this role, as you will be expected to lead Team Members and make informed business decisions.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
  • Must be Able to Lift 50 Pounds

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, as you will be responsible for lifting and moving products and equipment in the prepared foods department.

In an 8-Hour Work Day: Standing/Walking 6-8 Hours

In an 8-hour work day, you will be standing/walking 6-8 hours, as you will be responsible for moving around the prepared foods department to perform tasks and interact with Team Members and customers.

Hand Use: Single Grasping, Fine Manipulation, Pushing, and Pulling

Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling, as you will be responsible for handling products and equipment in the prepared foods department.

Work Requires the Following Motions: Bending, Twisting, Squatting, and Reaching

Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching, as you will be responsible for moving around the prepared foods department to perform tasks and interact with Team Members and customers.

Exposure to FDA-Approved Cleaning Chemicals

Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals, as you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment in the prepared foods department.

Exposure to Temperatures: 90 Degrees Fahrenheit

Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment with high temperatures.

Ability to Work in Wet and Dry Conditions

Ability to work in wet and dry conditions, as you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment in the prepared foods department.

Ability to Work a Flexible Schedule Including Nights, Weekends, and Holidays as Needed

Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, as you will be responsible for covering shifts and ensuring the prepared foods department operates smoothly and efficiently.

Ability to Use Tools and Equipment, Including Knives, Box Cutters, Electric Pallet Jacks, and Other Heavy Machinery

Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery, as you will be responsible for performing tasks and interacting with Team Members and customers in the prepared foods department.

May Require Use of Ladders

May require use of ladders, as you will be responsible for accessing high shelves and performing tasks in the prepared foods department.

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