Meat Associate Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Assists the Team Leader in daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects. Leads Team Members and provides courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members. Performs duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and supports WFM core values and goals.

• Job Responsibilities
• 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.
• 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 a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs.
• Selects, trains, and develops Team Members.
• Communicates Team Member safety and security standards.
• Provides performance evaluations.
  • Job Skills
  • High energy and enthusiasm for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
  • Extensive knowledge of meat products.
  • Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
  • Thorough product knowledge.
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance.
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
    • Experience
    • 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
      • Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
      • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day.
      • 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.

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