Produce Department Lead – Flexible Schedule

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Produce Team position focused on supervising Team Members, maintaining attractive displays, and supporting training in a fast-paced department. You will ensure quality production and compliance with safety regulations while promoting the company values.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The department prioritizes productivity and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Knowledge of produce department operations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and delegates tasks to Produce Team Members.
• Works with Produce Trainer to train Team Members in a high-performance environment.
• Assists in training of new Team Members using training materials.
• Keeps cases and shelves clean, stocked and rotated.
• Opens and closes department per procedures.
• Ensures breaks are given and operations run smoothly.
• Communicates concerns to Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves high standards of retail execution.
• Fosters teamwork and morale.
• Monitors customer flows and directs staff to delight customers.
• Trains, mentors, and counsels Team Members to minimize turnover.
• Provides timely performance evaluations.
• Models WFM vision and goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Training others

Product knowledge

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Produce Team position focused on supervising Team Members, maintaining attractive displays, and supporting training in a fast-paced department. You will ensure quality production and compliance with safety regulations while promoting the company values.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The department prioritizes productivity and guest satisfaction.