Prepared Foods Team Lead — Training & Operations

Whole Foods Market; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness support programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market Denver is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Leader to assist with scheduling and supervision of Team Members and day-to-day flow of the department. You will oversee displays and support team leaders to ensure smooth operation and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, training ability, and commitment to exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. This position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• 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 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 & coaching

Customer service

Retail operations

Inventory management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market Denver is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Leader to assist with scheduling and supervision of Team Members and day-to-day flow of the department. You will oversee displays and support team leaders to ensure smooth operation and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, training ability, and commitment to exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. This position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to health and safety regulations.