Meat and Seafood Department Trainer

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Meat and Seafood Department Team Trainer to join our team at Whole Foods Market. As a Team Trainer, you will play a critical role in supporting the high engagement, productivity, and retention of New Members by organizing and delivering quality training on their home team.As a member of our team, you will work in partnership with Team Leadership, the Store Trainer, Team Member Services Generalists, and other qualified Team Members to support the high-quality, timely completion of New Member Connections for New Members, and support Global, Regional, and department-specific training, including Operational Learning Pathways, Compliance, Occupational Safety, Food Safety, Product Knowledge, and Customer Service.Key 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.
• Coordinate with New Members, Team Leadership, and the Store Trainer on the timely completion of New Member Connections, regularly communicating status toward completion.
• 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 looks for opportunities to provide timely feedback.
• Train all Team Members on new products, their differentiation, sales tactics, and department placement.
• Consistently 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.
• Familiarize themselves with the Store Training Roles Handbook and maintains engagement with all communication platforms.
• Organize, track, report, and maintain accurate training records using Whole Foods Market's learning systems.Requirements
  • 6 months of Whole Foods Market experience (or equivalent retail training experience).
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
  • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation pushing, and pulling.
  • Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
  • Exposure to temperatures: less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezers), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Ability to work in wet and/or cold environments.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

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