Senior Prepared Foods Team Lead

Jobtome; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Bend, OR is seeking a prepared foods leader to drive daily operations, profitability, and team development. You will hire, coach, and supervise Team Members while ensuring top‑notch customer service and adherence to health and safety standards.

You will collaborate with department leaders and vendors to maintain product quality, inventory and merchandising, while monitoring sales and labor targets. The role emphasizes building a positive, high‑morale team environment.

Qualifications

• 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience.
• Experience managing daily operations, profitability, expenses, labor, and inventory.
• Ability to hire, develop, and manage team members and handle corrective actions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with department leaders and vendors.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Hold supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Build and maintain a positive team environment with strong morale.
• Make hiring and separation decisions.
• Monitor and achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Maintain product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Establish collaborative relationships with department leaders and vendors.
• Stay informed about competitors and industry trends.
• Set and achieve high standards of retail execution.
• Support store programs and initiatives while upholding health and safety regulations.
• Respond promptly to customer needs and questions.
• Provide timely performance evaluations.

Skills

Team leadership

Retail knowledge

Customer service

Budgeting and profitability

Merchandising

Communication

Food safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

Education

Retail or management experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Bend, OR is seeking a prepared foods leader to drive daily operations, profitability, and team development. You will hire, coach, and supervise Team Members while ensuring top‑notch customer service and adherence to health and safety standards.

You will collaborate with department leaders and vendors to maintain product quality, inventory and merchandising, while monitoring sales and labor targets. The role emphasizes building a positive, high‑morale team environment.