Culinary Supervisor

Job Description:

In order to create a positive company image, providing excellent service is imperative. Therefore, as an Culinary Supervisor, one must be courteous, friendly, and efficient while interacting with both customers and team members. Consistency is key, and adhering to team and store Standard Operating Procedures is crucial. It's also important to remain aware of other team member job descriptions and be prepared to perform duties inherent in those positions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the Prepared Foods staff and distributes duties as necessary.
• Works together with the Prepared Foods Trainer to establish and implement a training strategy that cultivates a cohesive, successful group of employees and limits attrition.
• Facilitates the learning process of the newly-inducted Team Members by providing effective training strategies and resources.
• Cases and shelves require consistent attention to ensure cleanliness, adequacy of stock, and proper rotation.
• Initiates and terminates departmental tasks in compliance with pre-set procedures.
• Ensures that all requisite pauses are provided.
• Conveys the apprehensions of the team to the Team Leader and Associate Team Leader.
• Pursues the highest standards of retail execution and takes pride in delivering outstanding results.
• Promotes an atmosphere of outstanding morale, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Maintains attentiveness of the customer's behavior and necessities, and provides necessary guidance to team members to satisfy their requirements and provide them with delightful experiences; responds promptly to customer inquiries and needs.
• In order to keep a high level of performance and decrease employee turnover, team members are carefully chosen, trained, developed, mentored, motivated, and counselled.
• Delivers thorough, reflexive, and timely performance evaluations.
• Shows a steadfast devotion to WFM goals and aspirations by consistently verbalizing the importance of these objectives and leading by example.

In order for an employee to be successful in their occupation, they must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities that the job requires:

• Full comprehension of the rules and regulations that apply to the Prepared Foods department.
• Proven track record of possessing exceptional organizational and time management capabilities.
• Skilled in building professional rapport, encouraging motivation, fostering team success, and cultivating strong customer relations.
• Skilled at guiding others towards growth and development through an encouraging and productive style of teaching.
• Product knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of procedures and protocols for regulatory and safety compliance.
• The mastery of mathematical skill sets is necessary in order to evaluate financial performance, oversee profitability, and handle inventory management.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office, email, and other applications that are related to operations.

Desired Work Experiences:

• A track record of shopping assistance and customer service for at least a year.

The working conditions for this role may involve exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals.

which require strict adherence to safety protocols:

• The job demands the capability to carry objects weighing a maximum of 50 pounds.
• For the majority of an 8-hour workday, individuals are on their feet, standing or walking.
• The role of hands: enabling the act of holding, performing delicate movements, and executing physical resistance.
• In order to complete a task at work, one needs to be able to perform actions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Instances where an individual is exposed to cleaning agents validated by the FDA.
• Temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit are considered extreme and potentially dangerous.
• Aptitude to work in environments that are either wet or dry.
• Being able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and nights to suit job demands.
• Skill in operating and managing a diverse range of equipment and tools, including box cutters, knives, and heavy machinery.
• It may be required to use ladders in order to accomplish the job.

It is important to note that successful performance in the current position is essential for any candidate looking to be promoted. In addition, there must be a business need for the promotion, and the candidate must be the most qualified person for the new role.

The hourly compensation for this position lies between $17.00 and $23.60, taking into account a candidate's experience level. Whole Foods Market presents its staff with thorough benefits packages, termed Whole Benefits, which may consist of medical coverage, retirement planning benefits, store discounts, paid time off, and access to auxiliary benefits programs. An employee qualifies for Whole Benefits as per the requirements of the appropriate benefits scheme while joining the company.

At Whole Foods Market, providing equal opportunities is a central pillar to our mission. Every team member and candidate is given fair and equal consideration and are never biased against for having a legally protected characteristic such as pregnancy, age, or disability.

Whole Foods Market utilizes employment search platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter to market job opportunities available in our company. Please be advised that there might be some phony or outdated career sites out there. We, therefore, endorse and urge all interested job seekers to only apply through our official website.