Prepared Foods Lead — Train, Inspire, and Delight Guests

Whole Foods Market; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Financial wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Mason, OH is seeking a supervisor for the Prepared Foods team to oversee day-to-day flow, training, and displays. You will lead a high-performing team, maintain stock, and ensure exceptional customer service.

The role emphasizes staff development, department operation, and adherence to health and safety standards. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Prepared Foods team procedures and policies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Product knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Prepared Foods knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Training others

Product knowledge

Safety regulations

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Leadership ability

Tools

Email

Operations apps

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Mason, OH is seeking a supervisor for the Prepared Foods team to oversee day-to-day flow, training, and displays. You will lead a high-performing team, maintain stock, and ensure exceptional customer service.

The role emphasizes staff development, department operation, and adherence to health and safety standards. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential.