Whole Foods Jobs – Store Support Associate Team Leader

Job Description:

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including cash management, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with Team Leader to achieve cost, margin, expense and labor targets.
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Evaluates and documents Team Member work performance.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Models and delivers outstanding customer service.
• Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• 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.
• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Follows through on all customer questions and requests; resolves concerns as needed.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.

Job Details:

Company: Whole Foods Market

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Sarasota, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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