Career Development Specialty Associate Team Leader
Company Name:
Whole Foods
General Summary
Whole Foods Market - Midwest Region, is seeking qualified candidates interested in joining store leadership. The Career Development Associate Team Leader (CD ATL) training program, integrates on the job training with a comprehensive, hands on operational experience within a variety of store locations and departments within the Midwest Region. The program prepares individuals to be successful leaders at Whole Foods Market, aligning required leadership and operational skills with continual focus on modeling Whole Foods Market Core Values, vision, goals and the Customer Service Commitment. Candidates must be prepared to work at all locations within the Metro Market they are hired to support. In addition, the CD ATL will be required to work a varied schedule that will include, opening, closing and mid-shifts, as well as nights, weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed in support of the assigned location and/or Whole Foods Market.
1. Will receive On-the-Job team/departmental training within multiple stores in the assigned Metro Market.
2. Will support stores and teams operationally, where CD ATL training is scheduled.
3. Will work with numerous trainers, mentors, team members and members of store leadership and apply feedback provided by each stakeholder group.
4. Will work closely with Team Leader and Associate Team Leaders to ensure smooth operation of the department.
5. Will support the management of inventory and pricing to achieve required margin and labor targets.
6. Will develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising to support the Regional and Global Whole Foods Market vision.
7. Will support the accurate weekly, monthly and annual management of various reports.
8. Will aquire and maintain required retail execution standards.
9. Will learn and embrace and model, the _Customer Service Commitment_.
10. Will assist in the interviewing, training, development and counseling processes of all Team Members in a manner which builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turnover.
11. Will establish and maintain a positive work environment, which encourages an exceptionally high level of Team Member morale.
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.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of three years of related leadership experience , or equivalent combination of training/education within a leadership program and related work experience.
Retail experience preferred.
Grocery Retail experience strongly desired.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Builds Trust - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others.
Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Able to read and interpret written information.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Empowerment/Accountability - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others'' ideas and tries new things; Takes responsibility for own actions.
Judgment/Decision Making - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others'' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone''s efforts to succeed.
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.
Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Computer Skills -To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate a computerized register and product scanner, and should have working knowledge of spreadsheet software, word processing software, and e-mail. Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
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. Must be able stand/sit/walk for eight hours. 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 walk and stoop, bend, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member is occasionally required to climb or balance. The Team Member will be required to frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. The Team Member will be required to frequently push and/or pull up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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 occasionally 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.
Essential Job Functions:
Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)
About Us:
At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing Team Member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company.
Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers.
We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. _To learn more, apply your passion today._Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Whole Foods
General Summary
Whole Foods Market - Midwest Region, is seeking qualified candidates interested in joining store leadership. The Career Development Associate Team Leader (CD ATL) training program, integrates on the job training with a comprehensive, hands on operational experience within a variety of store locations and departments within the Midwest Region. The program prepares individuals to be successful leaders at Whole Foods Market, aligning required leadership and operational skills with continual focus on modeling Whole Foods Market Core Values, vision, goals and the Customer Service Commitment. Candidates must be prepared to work at all locations within the Metro Market they are hired to support. In addition, the CD ATL will be required to work a varied schedule that will include, opening, closing and mid-shifts, as well as nights, weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed in support of the assigned location and/or Whole Foods Market.
1. Will receive On-the-Job team/departmental training within multiple stores in the assigned Metro Market.
2. Will support stores and teams operationally, where CD ATL training is scheduled.
3. Will work with numerous trainers, mentors, team members and members of store leadership and apply feedback provided by each stakeholder group.
4. Will work closely with Team Leader and Associate Team Leaders to ensure smooth operation of the department.
5. Will support the management of inventory and pricing to achieve required margin and labor targets.
6. Will develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising to support the Regional and Global Whole Foods Market vision.
7. Will support the accurate weekly, monthly and annual management of various reports.
8. Will aquire and maintain required retail execution standards.
9. Will learn and embrace and model, the _Customer Service Commitment_.
10. Will assist in the interviewing, training, development and counseling processes of all Team Members in a manner which builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turnover.
11. Will establish and maintain a positive work environment, which encourages an exceptionally high level of Team Member morale.
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.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of three years of related leadership experience , or equivalent combination of training/education within a leadership program and related work experience.
Retail experience preferred.
Grocery Retail experience strongly desired.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Builds Trust - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others.
Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Able to read and interpret written information.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Empowerment/Accountability - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others'' ideas and tries new things; Takes responsibility for own actions.
Judgment/Decision Making - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others'' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone''s efforts to succeed.
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.
Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Computer Skills -To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate a computerized register and product scanner, and should have working knowledge of spreadsheet software, word processing software, and e-mail. Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
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. Must be able stand/sit/walk for eight hours. 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 walk and stoop, bend, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member is occasionally required to climb or balance. The Team Member will be required to frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. The Team Member will be required to frequently push and/or pull up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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 occasionally 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.
Essential Job Functions:
Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)
About Us:
At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing Team Member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company.
Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers.
We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. _To learn more, apply your passion today._Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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