Meat & Seafood Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic grocery retailer in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a Team Member to assist in daily operations, focusing on profitability and team development. This role includes setting high retail standards and training colleagues on meat and seafood procedures. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, have a customer service focus, and a minimum of one year of leadership experience. Competitive compensation ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, complemented by comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1+ year of leadership experience.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Experience in meat and seafood retail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations including profitability and expense control.
• Set high standards for retail execution.
• Train team members on proper meat and seafood procedures.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

High energy and enthusiasm

Ability to examine products for quality

Knowledge of different cuts of meat

Proper knife handling skills

Mathematical skills for managing inventory

Basic proficiency in computer applications

Ability to work flexible schedule

Job description

Assist the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Lead and develop Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution.
• Help foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Partner with Team Leader to select, train, develop, mentor, motivate and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Model and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Follow through on all customer questions, requests, and resolve concerns as needed.
• Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling.
• Work with the Team Leader to achieve sales, margin, expense, and labor targets.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.
• Train Team Members on proper organic standard procedures as they relate to cutting, preparing, displaying and storing meat and seafood products.
• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge; maintain awareness of new products and regularly incorporate new products into the overall product mix.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills
• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
• Knowledge of different cuts of meat and seafood as well as cooking procedures
• Proper knife handling skills and knowledge of other cutting equipment
• Proficient mathematical skills to calculate margin, monitor profitability, and manage inventory
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with computer applications and programs including email, Microsoft Office, and operations related applications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• Meat Retail
• Seafood Retail
• 1+ year of Leadership experience
• Customer Service Focus
• Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control)
• Team Oriented

The wage range for this position is $25.00-$35.00 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://wholefoodsmarketcanada.recruiting.com/benefits.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing the application materials or any aspect of the application process, please contact the local Human Resources office at the worksite where you are applying for a position.