Prepared Foods Lead — Culinary & Deli

Whole Foods Market; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Whole Benefits

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Destin, FL is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Member to supervise day-to-day operations, train staff, and maintain appealing displays. This role supports Team Leaders to ensure smooth department flow and exemplary customer service.

You will open and close the department, manage breaks, monitor inventory, and uphold food safety standards while delivering high-quality service to guests. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and delegates tasks to Prepared Foods Team Members.
• Works with Prepared Foods Trainer to train Team Members.
• Assists in training of new Team Members.
• Keeps all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.
• Opens and closes department according to established procedures.
• Ensures all necessary breaks are given.
• Communicates team concerns to the Team Leader and Associate Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of teamwork and morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members to satisfy and delight customers.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members.
• Provides performance evaluations.
• Communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Skills

Team supervision

Training others

Customer service

Organization

Regulatory knowledge

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Destin, FL is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Member to supervise day-to-day operations, train staff, and maintain appealing displays. This role supports Team Leaders to ensure smooth department flow and exemplary customer service.

You will open and close the department, manage breaks, monitor inventory, and uphold food safety standards while delivering high-quality service to guests. Strong leadership and communication are essential.