Meat Team Leader
- Job ID:
- Date:11/10/2008
- Location:Beverly Hills
- State:California
- Salary:Not Specified Why?
- Job Types:
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Department Manager
- Department Experience:
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Meat/Poultry
Job Description
Are you a Meat professional looking for a whole new way of working? Join Whole Foods Market as a Meat Department Manager (Team Leader). Teamwork is at the heart of Whole Foods Market, and you will lead a team with your creativity, passion for the product, and quality driven leadership style. The Meat Team Leader reports to the Store Manager (Store Team Leader) and is guided by the Regional Meat Program Coordinator. You will be encouraged to run the Meat Department as if it was your own business (within certain guidelines of course).
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist and support the Meat Team Leader with all departmental functions.
2. Interview, select, train, evaluate, counsel and terminate Team Members.
3. Follow through on all customer questions and requests.
4. Create a labor schedule to leverage productivity within the needs of the department.
5. Ensure department orders for equipment, supplies and products are timely and accurate.
6. Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.
7. Follow established food safety, cleaning and maintenance procedures.
8. Maintain accurate retail pricing and signage.
9. Oversee sampling of department products to the customers.
10. Supervise and maintain special order system.
11. Be aware of new products and their placement.
12. Ensure that product is cross-merchandised with other departments.
13. Maintain backstock areas and coolers.
14. Analyze and control product transfers, waste and spoilage.
15. Know and practice proper lifting techniques and safe use of all tools and equipment.
16. Practice proper care and maintenance of all equipment.
17. Report safety violations and hazards immediately; maintain department security.
18. Communicate with Team Members regarding all department operations.
19. Conduct scheduled inventories and submit reports.
20. Maintain a contribution margin equal to or exceeding regional averages.
21. Communicate company goals and information to Team Members.
22. Know product availability, preparation, storage and nutritional aspects.
23. Oversee adjustment of displays according to movement, promotions and profitability.
24. Keep Store Leadership informed of all events that affect the department.
25. Ensure that product mix meets varied customer dietary needs and requests.
26. Participate in regional and national sales promotions.
27. Have a good understanding of department financials and labor budgets.
28. Accept and process product from Receiver.
29. Schedule and lead department team meetings; attend store and regional meetings.
30. Visit the competition on a regular basis and react to current industry trends.
31. Perform Team Member duties as required to run the department.
32. Coordinate/supervise Meat and Poultry products and personnel.
33. Regular attendance is essential.
34. Perform other duties as assigned by Store Leadership/Coordinator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Ability to work well within a team.
3. Can lift up to 40 pounds.
4. Able to meet physical job requirements.
5. Must have a passion for natural foods.
6. Able to communicate effectively with others and convey enthusiasm.
7. Possess some customer service experience.
8. Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented.
9. Is available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department.
10. Desire to learn all aspects of Team.
11. Must have Store Team Leader approval.
12. Team Member must be in good standing.
13. Team Members with written active Corrective Counseling's must disclose this information to the hiring leader when they are applying for a transfer or promotion.
14. Team Members on an active Final Warning are ineligible to apply or be considered for transfers or promotions.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the team.
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