Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: East Lansing
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

A Team Leader Assists in daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects.Learns and develops Team Members. Provides courteous service to customers and Team Members at all times.

• ---Develops and maintains 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.
• ---Maintains good vendor relationships.
• ---Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• ---Functions as point person in absence of Team Leader.
• ---Sets and achieves retail execution standards.
• ---Fosters a positive team environment.
• ---Communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
• ---Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs.
• ---Selects, trains, and develops Team Members.
• ---Provides performance evaluations.Requirements:
  • ---High energy and enthusiasm.
  • ---Growth mindset and desire to coach others.
  • ---Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
  • ---Advanced product knowledge and regulatory skills.
  • ---Proficient mathematical skills.
  • ---Demonstrated leadership and decision-making ability.Experience:
    • ---18+ months retail experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.Physical Requirements:
      • ---Lifts 50 pounds.
      • ---Stands/walks 6-8 hours.
      • ---Uses hands for grasping, manipulation, pushing and pulling.
      • ---Exposure to cleaning chemicals and temperatures up to 90 -F.
      • ---Able 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, and heavy machinery.May require use of ladders.Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer and a fair workplace for all Team Members and candidates.

Keywords: Whole Foods Market, Portage , Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader, Hospitality & Tourism , East Lansing, Michigan