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divh2Bakery Team Leader/h2pProvides overall leadership to the Bakery team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Accountable for Team Member hiring, development, corrective actions, and separations. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department./ph3Job Responsibilities/h3pHolds ATLs, supervisors, and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service./ppBuilds a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale./ppMakes hiring and separation decisions./ppAccountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets./ppMaintains proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control./ppEstablishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with department leaders and with vendors./ppSustains an exceptional level of knowledge/awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends./ppSets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution./ppFosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale./ppMaintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions./ppSelects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover./ppProvides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations./ppConsistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals./ph3Job Skills/h3pSustains an exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends./ppAdvanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management./ppFood safety certification. If not currently certified, will commit to completing certification within 6 months./ppExcellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills./ppCapable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner./ppThorough product knowledge./ppAdvanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures./ppProficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory./ppDemonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate./ppProficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications./ph3Experience/h3p24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience./ph3Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/h3pMust be able to lift 50 pounds./ppIn an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours./ppHand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling./ppWork requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching./ppExposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals./ppExposure to temperatures: lt;32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), 90 degrees Fahrenheit./ppAbility to work in wet and dry conditions./ppAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed./ppAbility to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery./ppMay require use of ladders./ppNote: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion./ppThe wage range for this position is $26.10-$43.07 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits. Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a persons date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site: