Bakery Associate Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Assists Team Leader in daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects. Leads and develops Team Members. Provides courteous, friendly and efficient service to customers and Team Members. Performs duties in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Supports WFM core values and goals, promotes national, regional and store programs and initiatives, and ensures adherence to health and safety regulations.

• 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 awareness of new products.
• Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted.
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Functions as point person in absence of Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members to satisfy and delight customers.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors and counsels Team Members to sustain high-performance team.
• Provides timely performance evaluations and consistently communicates WFM vision and goals.
  • Job Skills:
  • High energy, enthusiastic and displays affinity for 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.
  • 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.
      • In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
      • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
      • Work requires 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 and other heavy machinery.Note: This document provides a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Duties and requirements may differ based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location and/or needs for the particular position.

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