Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)

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, ensuring a positive company image and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures. Job 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. Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops / maintains awareness of new products. 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. Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution. Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale. 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; 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. Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations. Job Skills High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy. 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. 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. Experience 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions 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: 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Ability to work in wet and dry conditions. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. May require use of ladders. Compensation The wage range for this position is $19.05-$33.20 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Benefits Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, a wide range of benefits for Full and Part‑Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Click here for benefit details. Equal Employment Opportunity At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr