Prepared Foods Team Leader — Merchandising & Mentorship

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in New York seeks a Team Member to assist the Team Leader in daily operations, focusing on profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, and compliance while developing Team Members. The role supports store programs and safety standards and reinforces the company’s core values.

The position emphasizes leadership, customer service, and collaboration with Team Leader to deliver a positive shopping experience and strong teamwork across the department.

Qualifications

• High energy, enthusiastic and aligned with company values.
• Growth mindset and willingness to coach others.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational and customer relationship skills.
• Proficient with email, Microsoft Office and operations applications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor.
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and maintains awareness of new products.
• Maintains vendor relationships and ensures paperwork for vendor processing.
• Trains and mentors Team Members and provides performance evaluations.

Skills

High energy

Customer service

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Product knowledge

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Financial awareness

Job description

Whole Foods Market in New York seeks a Team Member to assist the Team Leader in daily operations, focusing on profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, and compliance while developing Team Members. The role supports store programs and safety standards and reinforces the company’s core values.

The position emphasizes leadership, customer service, and collaboration with Team Leader to deliver a positive shopping experience and strong teamwork across the department.