Prepared Foods Team Lead
6 days ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Team Lead to join our Prepared Foods team at Whole Foods Café. As a Team Lead, 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 Merchandising
Develop and maintain creative store layouts and product merchandising to enhance customer shopping experience and drive sales.
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 meets or exceeds its goals.
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 strategies to increase efficiency and productivity.
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 knowledgeable and competitive in the market.
Maintain Good Vendor Relationships and Ensure Proper Paperwork SubmissionMaintain good vendor relationships, develop new vendor relations, and ensure all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
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 meets or exceeds company standards.
Foster and Encourage Positive Environment of Outstanding Teamwork, Mutual Respect, and Exceptional MoraleFoster and encourage a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale, ensuring Team Members feel valued and supported.
Consistently Communicate and Model WFM Vision and GoalsConsistently communicate and model the WFM vision and goals, ensuring Team Members understand and are aligned with the company's objectives.
Maintain Awareness of Customer Flows and Needs and Direct Team Members as NecessaryMaintain awareness of customer flows and needs, directing 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.
Provide Timely, Thorough, and Thoughtful Performance EvaluationsProvide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations, ensuring Team Members receive feedback and guidance to improve their performance.
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 this role.
Growth Mindset towards Greater Responsibility and OwnershipA growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership is necessary for this role, as you will be expected to take on additional responsibilities and contribute to the growth and success of the Prepared Foods department.
Desire to Coach and Mentor Others for GrowthA desire to coach and mentor others for growth is essential for this role, as you will be responsible for developing and mentoring Team Members.
Excellent Interpersonal, Motivational, Team Building, and Customer Relationship SkillsExcellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills are necessary for this role, as you will be working with Team Members, customers, and vendors on a daily basis.
Capable of Teaching Others in a Positive and Constructive MannerYou must be capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner, ensuring Team Members receive the training and guidance they need to succeed.
Product KnowledgeProduct knowledge is essential for this role, as you will be working with a variety of products and ensuring the Prepared Foods department is knowledgeable and competitive in the market.
Advanced Knowledge of Regulatory and Safety Policies and ProceduresAdvanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures is necessary for this role, as you will be responsible for ensuring the Prepared Foods department meets or exceeds company standards.
Proficient Mathematical Skills for Assessing Financial Performance, Monitoring Profitability, and Managing InventoryProficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory are necessary for this role, as you will be responsible for ensuring the Prepared Foods department meets or exceeds its financial goals.
Demonstrated Decision-Making Ability, Leadership Skills, and Ability to Prioritize and DelegateDemonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and the ability to prioritize and delegate are essential for this role, as you will be responsible for making decisions and leading the Prepared Foods team.
Proficiency with Email, Microsoft Office, and Operations-Related ApplicationsProficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications is necessary for this role, as you will be using these tools to communicate with Team Members, customers, and vendors, and to manage the Prepared Foods department.
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 working with a team and leading the Prepared Foods department.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions- Must be Able to Lift 50 Pounds
You must be able to lift 50 pounds, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment and may need to lift heavy objects.
In an 8-Hour Work Day: Standing/Walking 6-8 HoursIn an 8-hour work day, you will be standing/walking 6-8 hours, as you will be working on your feet and moving around the store.
Hand Use: Single Grasping, Fine Manipulation, Pushing, and PullingYou will be using your hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling, as you will be working with a variety of products and equipment.
Work Requires the Following Motions: Bending, Twisting, Squatting, and ReachingThe work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment and may need to move quickly and efficiently.
Exposure to FDA-Approved Cleaning ChemicalsYou will be exposed to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals, as you will be working in a food preparation environment and may need to use cleaning products.
Exposure to Temperatures: 90 Degrees FahrenheitYou will be exposed to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit, as you will be working in a food preparation environment and may need to work in hot temperatures.
Ability to Work in Wet and Dry ConditionsYou must be able to work in wet and dry conditions, as you will be working in a food preparation environment and may need to work in different conditions.
Ability to Work a Flexible Schedule Including Nights, Weekends, and Holidays as NeededYou must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment and may need to work irregular hours.
Ability to Use Tools and Equipment, Including Knives, Box Cutters, Electric Pallet Jacks, and Other Heavy MachineryYou must be able to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery, as you will be working in a food preparation environment and may need to use various tools and equipment.
May Require Use of LaddersYou may require use of ladders, as you will be working in a food preparation environment and may need to access high shelves or areas.
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