Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising. Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets. Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops/maintains awareness of new products.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 good vendor relationships, develops new vendor relations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.Requirements:
  • High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
  • Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
  • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Product knowledge.
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
    • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
    • Must be able to stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day.

Keywords: Whole Foods Market, Encinitas , Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader, Hospitality & Tourism , San Diego, California