Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryAssists Team Leader in daily operations, leads Team Members, and provides courteous service to customers and Team Members. Develops creative store layout, maintains vendor relationships, and fosters a positive team environment.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 stays up-to-date on new products
• Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues
• Serves as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader
• Ensures high standards of retail execution
• Fosters a positive team environment and promotes outstanding teamwork
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members accordingly
• Selects, trains, and develops Team Members to sustain a high-performance teamJob Skills
  • High energy, enthusiasm, and affinity for products, core values, and company philosophy
  • Growth mindset and desire to take on greater responsibility
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
  • Ability to teach and mentor others
  • Product knowledge and advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance
  • Decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegateExperience
    • 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experiencePhysical Requirements
      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
      • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
      • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
      • Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives and heavy machinery

Keywords: Whole Foods Market, East Brunswick , Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader, Hospitality & Tourism , Princeton, New Jersey