Whole Foods Market ยท 1 hour ago
Meat Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21.55/hr - $35/hr
1+ years expWhole Foods Market is a leading retailer in the food industry, and they are seeking a Meat Associate Team Leader to assist the Team Leader in daily operations. The role involves developing team members, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering a positive work environment.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodRetail
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
Assists team leader in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation
Assists team leader with ordering and inventory management
Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues
Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader
Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution
Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions
Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover
Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards
Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals
Qualification
Required
Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned
Leads and develops Team Members
Ensures a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times
Performs all positions in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures
Prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions
Strives to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives
Ensures adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department
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
Assists team leader in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation
Assists team leader with ordering and inventory management
Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues
Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader
Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution
Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers
Responds promptly to customer needs and questions
Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover
Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards
Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals
High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
Extensive knowledge of meat products
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
Thorough 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
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit
Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan benefits
Eligibility for a store discount
Paid time off
Access to other benefit programs
Company
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is a supermarket chain owned by Amazon that exclusively sells natural and organic products. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-06-16Acquired
1992-01-23IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Collier
VP Business Development
Christine Sturch
Sr. Principal Director Special Projects Store Design & Development, Whole Foods Market (Global)
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