Whole Foods Market
New Store - Bakery Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager) - Holbro
Whole Foods Market, West Islip, New York, United States
New Store - Bakery Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager) - Holbrook, NY - Winter 2026
Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members and ensures a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must perform in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures and support Whole Foods Market core values and goals.
Base Pay Range $20.05/hr – $35.00/hr
Job Responsibilities
Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor.
Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and stays informed of new products.
Maintains good vendor relationships; ensures all vendor paperwork is submitted for processing.
Resolves team concerns or issues and acts as point person in Team Leader’s absence.
Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
Fosters a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and high morale.
Directs Team Members to meet customer needs and respond promptly to customer questions and requests.
Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members to sustain a high-performance team and minimize turnover.
Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
Consistently communicates and models Whole Foods Market vision and goals.
Job Skills
High energy, enthusiastic, and affinitive for Whole Foods Market products, core values, and company philosophy.
Growth mindset toward greater responsibility and ownership.
Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
Capable of teaching others positively and constructively.
Thorough product knowledge.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance and managing inventory.
Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
Experience
18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Standing/walking 6–8 hours in an 8‑hour work day.
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions.
Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures:
90°F.
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
May require ladder use.
Benefits The wage range for this position is $20.05–$35.00 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, store discount eligibility, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity At 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.
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Base Pay Range $20.05/hr – $35.00/hr
Job Responsibilities
Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor.
Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and stays informed of new products.
Maintains good vendor relationships; ensures all vendor paperwork is submitted for processing.
Resolves team concerns or issues and acts as point person in Team Leader’s absence.
Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
Fosters a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and high morale.
Directs Team Members to meet customer needs and respond promptly to customer questions and requests.
Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members to sustain a high-performance team and minimize turnover.
Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
Consistently communicates and models Whole Foods Market vision and goals.
Job Skills
High energy, enthusiastic, and affinitive for Whole Foods Market products, core values, and company philosophy.
Growth mindset toward greater responsibility and ownership.
Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
Capable of teaching others positively and constructively.
Thorough product knowledge.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance and managing inventory.
Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
Experience
18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Standing/walking 6–8 hours in an 8‑hour work day.
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions.
Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures:
90°F.
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
May require ladder use.
Benefits The wage range for this position is $20.05–$35.00 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, store discount eligibility, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity At 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.
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