Produce Department Leader

Jobtome; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Palo Alto is seeking a Produce Team Lead to assist with scheduling and supervising Team Members, and to oversee compelling Produce displays. You will support the Team Leaders to ensure smooth operation and adherence to health and safety standards.

The role requires 12+ months of retail experience, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You will contribute to a positive store image through courteous service and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and delegates tasks to Produce Team Members.
• Works with Produce Trainer to train Team Members.
• Assists in training of new Team Members using checklists.
• Keeps all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and rotated.
• Opens and closes department according to procedures.
• Ensures all breaks are given.
• Communicates team concerns to Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves high standards of retail execution.
• Fosters a positive environment of teamwork and morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and directs Team Members accordingly.
• Trains, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members.
• Provides timely performance evaluations.
• Models WFM vision and goals.

Skills

Produce procedures

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching others

Product knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Inventory management

Leadership

MS Office

Tools

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Palo Alto is seeking a Produce Team Lead to assist with scheduling and supervising Team Members, and to oversee compelling Produce displays. You will support the Team Leaders to ensure smooth operation and adherence to health and safety standards.

The role requires 12+ months of retail experience, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You will contribute to a positive store image through courteous service and strong teamwork.