Prepared Foods Team Lead: Inspire & Elevate

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Berkeley is seeking a Prepared Foods Supervisor to oversee day-to-day department operations and team performance. You will partner with Trainers to develop staff, ensure clean displays, and manage inventory while maintaining high standards of customer service.

The role requires leadership, strong organization, and knowledge of safety policies. A flexible schedule and the ability to lift 50 pounds are expected as part of the daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Prepared Foods team procedures and policies.
• Strong demonstrated 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 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 manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Assists in training of new Team Members, utilizing learning checklists and training materials.
• 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 outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• 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.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Skills

Team supervision

Training

Customer service

Inventory management

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Time management

Leadership

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Berkeley is seeking a Prepared Foods Supervisor to oversee day-to-day department operations and team performance. You will partner with Trainers to develop staff, ensure clean displays, and manage inventory while maintaining high standards of customer service.

The role requires leadership, strong organization, and knowledge of safety policies. A flexible schedule and the ability to lift 50 pounds are expected as part of the daily responsibilities.