Produce Department Lead — Build a High-Performance Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Commack, NY is seeking a Produce Team Leader to supervise Team Members, manage displays, and support Team Leaders to ensure smooth department operations. You will train staff, rotate stock, and uphold store SOPs while delivering courteous service to customers.

Responsibilities include scheduling, coaching, evaluations, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. A strong team environment and leadership are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and delegates tasks to Produce Team Members.
• Works with Produce 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 properly 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 positive teamwork and morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and responds to customer needs.
• Trains, develops, mentors, and counsels Team Members.
• Provides timely performance evaluations.
• Models WFM vision and goals.

Skills

Produce procedures

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Product knowledge

Safety policies

Financial awareness

Leadership

Office software

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Commack, NY is seeking a Produce Team Leader to supervise Team Members, manage displays, and support Team Leaders to ensure smooth department operations. You will train staff, rotate stock, and uphold store SOPs while delivering courteous service to customers.

Responsibilities include scheduling, coaching, evaluations, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. A strong team environment and leadership are essential to success in this role.