Meat Department Team Trainer

Whole Foods • Red Bank, NJ

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About The Position

The Meat Department Team Trainer at Whole Foods Market is responsible for supporting the training and development of new team members within the meat department. This role focuses on enhancing engagement, productivity, and retention by delivering quality training programs and ensuring compliance with operational standards. The Team Trainer collaborates with team leadership and other trainers to facilitate a smooth onboarding process and ongoing training for team members, while also acting as a role model for customer service and food safety practices.

Requirements

• 6 months of Whole Foods Market experience (or equivalent retail training experience).
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for high-quality foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with Whole Foods Market's quality goals.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable speaking with small and large groups and inspiring others.
• Capable of teaching others in a constructive and positive manner.
• General computer skills and basic knowledge of software applications (MS Office Suite).
• Working knowledge of Whole Foods Market's learning systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new and ongoing store and team training programs are successfully delivered and completed.
• Work within training deadlines and goals.
• Coordinate with Team Leaders and the Store Trainer to schedule New Member training during their first four shifts.
• Facilitate team-specific operational training for Team Members, including team Operational Learning Pathways and team-specific program rollouts.
• Attend Team Trainer meetings as scheduled.
• Act as a role model for constant food safety, sanitation procedures, and occupational safety.
• Train all Team Members on customer service standards and provide timely feedback.
• Train all Team Members on new products, their differentiation, sales tactics, and department placement.
• Practice and model proper care, use, and maintenance of all team equipment and PPE.
• Complete the Team Trainer Operational Learning Pathway, Team Trainer Certification, and other assigned training.
• Organize, track, report, and maintain accurate training records using Whole Foods Market's learning systems.

Benefits

• Fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates.
• Potential for a base rate increase after the first 90 days of employment for eligible new Team Members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Master's degree