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Fortune Magazine has placed us among the top 100 companies to work for over ten years in a row. Isn't it time you joined us? Whole Foods Market, the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket, is looking for Maintenance Supervisor. As the Food Safety & Sanitation Associate Team Leader for the Bakehouse, you are responsible for the overall execution of Food Safety & Sanitation duties for the Bakehouse, while remaining compliant with all safety regulations mandated by Whole Foods Market. Works together with other Team Members to assure that all objectives and goals of the Bakehouse, as communicated by the Store Leadership, are met or exceeded.

Assist Team Leader in interviewing, selecting, training, developing, and counseling PM Overnight Team Members in a manner, which builds and sustains a high performing team, and minimizes turnover. 

Perform all duties of Bakehouse Team Members, Supervisors & Team Leaders

Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals.

Establish and maintain a positive work environment, which sustains an exceptionally high level of Team Member morale.

Assist TL in providing timely, thorough, and thoughtful Job Dialogues.

Direct daily operations of Bakehouse facility and maintain highest quality, food safety and sanitation standards.

Maintain equipment cleanliness and plant safety, including equipment maintenance, repairs, and improvements.

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory rules and standards, including: OSHA, Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation, FDA, HAACP and USDA.

Assist and conduct regular meetings with teams.

Assist TL in creating and maintaining a team schedule within budget requirements

Perform all other duties assigned by Team and Facility Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Minimum of 2 years of bakery production setting or equivalent.

experience preferred.

Excellent verbal (bi-lingual Spanish a plus) and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to delegate and follow through.

Knowledge of all relevant Whole Foods Market policies, procedures, core values, business philosophy, and quality goals.

Computer literate, including basic e-mail communication skills.

Strong leadership skills.

Exemplary customer service skills

The ability to lead a team and gain consensus.

The vision and ability to set and maintain top production standards.

The ability to meet deadlines and follow a time line.

The ability to plan and effectively communicate (bi-lingual Spanish a plus).

Ability to safely perform all of the physical requirements of the position such as repetitive bending, twisting, lifting, pushing and pulling.

Consistent follow through.

Flexible Schedule and ability to work rotating shifts including some holidays.

Compassionate.

Knowledge of and love for natural foods. 

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.

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.