Culinary ATL (Prepared Foods Concentration) - Full-time

Job Description Title: Prepared Foods & Bakery Associate Team Leader Team: PFDS/Bakery Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: PFDS & Bakery Team Leader Level in the Midwest Regional Guidelines: Category 6 Job Code: S214 General Summary The Associate Team Leader supervises all prepared foods and bakery team operations and Team Members. The responsibilities are many, varied, and directed toward upholding Whole Foods Market Core Values and the company's goals. This position is for individuals training to become a Prepared Foods and/or Bakery Team Leader. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed in support of the Store or Whole Foods Market Team Member Development Successfully complete all team learning checklists. Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals. Interview, select, train, develop, and counsel Team Members in a manner which builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turnover. Make hiring decisions in conjunction with Team Leader and store leadership. Establish and maintain a positive work environment, which sustains an exceptionally high level of Team Member morale. Select and develop supervisors as potential Team Leaders. Provide timely, thorough and thoughtful performance evaluations. Communicate and maintain employee safety and security standards. Thorough and complete documentation in support of Team Member discipline and counseling activities. Merchandising/Marketing Leadership Develop and maintain product merchandising. Maintain accurate files for ordering, scheduling, and holiday performance. Support regional vision and execute all regional directives and programs. Establish creative and competitive weekly and monthly "specials" which support established merchandising and marketing themes. Creatively merchandise sales area to maximize sales and minimize spoilage. Sustain exceptional level of knowledge/awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends. Financial Leadership Manage ordering and inventory to achieve targeted contribution profit margin. Manage packaging usage and storage to minimize expense. Schedule labor accurately and efficiently to achieve targeted labor expense. Submit all required reports and data within required timelines. Accurately perform inventory of entire department as required. Manage the buying/ordering process to meet Whole Foods Market quality standards, maintain competitive pricing and achieve targeted sales. Communication Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationship with Store Leadership, Coordinators, Team Leaders, and all Team Members. Communicate all team objectives and relevant information clearly to Team Members in a timely manner (team meetings, bulleting boards, newsletters, logbooks, etc.). Establish and maintain positive and productive vendor relationships. Model an attitude that communicates Whole Foods Market vision and goal for success. Arrive to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings. Regulatory Compliance Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory rules and standards including: * Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) * Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) * Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) * Department of Labor * Health and Sanitation * Federal Drug Administration (FDA) * Department of Agriculture * Weights and Measures * DSEA * Sarbanes-Oxley Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 1 year relevant experience as an Assistant Team Leader, supervisor or buyer (or equivalent); minimum 1 year cooking experience. Knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management. Food safety certification. If not currently certified, will commit to completing certification within 6 months. Strong organizational skills. Basic computer skills. Analytical ability and proficiency in math. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for good customer and team relations. Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team. Capable of teaching others in a constructive and positive manner. Ability to sell proactively and communicate effectively with customers. Familiar with company purpose, policies, standards and merchandise. Able to prioritize efficiently and delegate responsibilities. Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills and ability to prioritize. Ability to perform physical requirements of position. Ability to operate all necessary equipment. 40 hour availability. Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays as required. Language Skills Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Communication Skills Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of local currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a good working knowledge of Spreadsheet software, Word Processing software and Email. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand 6 to 8 hours a shift; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The Team Member is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The Team Member must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds. The Team Member will be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is frequently exposed to extreme cold and/or heat. The Team Member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and FDA approved cleaning chemicals. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. At Whole Foods Market we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.