Job DescriptionWork closely with leadership to ensure smooth operation of production. Responsibilities include partnering with the Team Leader in leading, mentoring, and training a successful production team to create and maintain high levels of productivity and efficiency, inventory control, and complying with relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

Supervise mentor and train new and existing team members.Communicate departmental concerns to appropriate leadership.Determine break schedule and ensure all necessary breaks are given.Direct work and activities on the line as needed.Manage the prep list daily, ensuring that team members are delegated tasks and then follow through with the team, marking off completed tasks.Follow all GMP guidelines, complete all documentation for HACCP, FSMA, and daily operational sheets as required by food safety planProduce consistently high quality products from scratch following Whole Foods Market guidelines and criteria.Oversee others while operating/working in different areas.Cultivate inter-departmental relationships.Establish and maintain a positive work environment that sustains high Team Member morale.Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Goals and Core Values.Follow, comply with, and enforce established procedures, including health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to direct and supervise efforts of a teamComprehensive product knowledge, strong culinary skills and ability to read and execute recipesAbility to maintain professional and appropriate conductAbility to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)Ability to use stoves, ovens, scales and other machines related to productionAbility to visually examine products for quality and freshnessEffectively communicate with other Team Members and leadershipEnvironmental exposure to the following: temperature extremes (walk-in cooler, freezer and oven), dairy, flour, gluten, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, and wheat via inhalant or food handling, cleaning or other commercial chemicals, cooking oils, grease, dust and other food and cooking related substancesAble to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the store, including nights, weekends and holidays as required

Desired Work Experiences

Food production (1 year)Must be at least 18 years of ageAt 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.