Job Description:
The Store Trainer fosters high engagement, productivity, and retention of New Members by organizing and delivering quality training experiences throughout the store. This includes delivering and supporting key elements of the New Member Connections program, Retail Ops training initiatives, and Operational Learning Pathways. Additionally, Store Trainers complete Section 2 of Form I-9 on a New Member’s hire date and help coordinate the efforts of team-based trainers. Store Trainers provide Team Trainers with consistent direction and support, guiding their training efforts more effectively.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES DUTIES APPLYING TO STORE TRAINER:
- Coordinates with Store Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Trainers, and Team Member Services Generalist to schedule New Member training during the first four shifts.
- Welcomes New Members on hire date, completes Section 2 of Form I-9, and communicates New Member Connections training priorities.
- Ensures each New Member’s connection to Whole Foods Market’s purpose, culture, quality differentiators, and operational standards is achieved in a timely manner through the organization and delivery of the New Member Connections program including Welcome Tour, Culture Connections, and Career Connections.
- Organizes, tracks, reports, and maintains accurate training records using Whole Foods Market’s learning systems, regularly communicating status toward completion with leadership and Team Trainers.
- Works with Store Leadership, Team Leadership, and Team Trainers to maintain a minimum of 95% on time completion of all New Member Connections, Operational Learning Pathways, and compliance training to ensure to ensure New Members have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed.
- Supports Store Leadership, Team Leadership, and the Team Member Services Generalist in publicizing Career Development leadership programs, and supporting enrollment, completion, and placement of program graduates.
- Monitors and acts as a role model for constant food safety, sanitation procedures, and occupational safety.
- Consistently models and demonstrates proper care, use, and maintenance of all team equipment and PPE.
- Trains on customer service standards (reinforcing regional service standards) and actively provides timely on-the-job coaching.
- Trains on new products, differentiators, and sales tactics.
- Supports Good Organics training in partnership with Store Leadership, Team Leadership, and Team Trainers.
- Schedules and leads in store Team Trainer meetings.
- Guides Team Trainers through onboarding into their role and completion of the Team Trainer Operational Learning Pathway and Team Trainer Certification.
- Cross-trained in all departments to support operational training and to serve as a "floater" to support teams as needed during holidays and staffing shortages, including providing temporary Team Trainer coverage when a Team Trainer role is vacant.
- Coordinates cross-training efforts throughout the store, strengthening coverage and career pathing opportunities in partnership with Store and Team Leadership.
- Becomes a Certified Food Manager and Alcohol Server Proctor to assist store in Team Member certifications when virtual proctor options are not available.
- Mentors Team Members and Team Trainers to reach full potential and enhance customer and Team Member experience.
- Serves as the Store Culture Champion Ambassador or supports the Store Culture Champion Ambassador.
- Note for multi-unit Store Trainers: For multi-unit Store Trainers, locations are considered the regular work location. Multi-unit Store Trainers are expected to work at a single work location during each scheduled shift.
PRINCIPAL SKILLS SKILLS APPLYING TO STORE TRAINER:
- Strong facilitation/speaking capability with small and large groups.
- Ability to train through demonstration and feedback.
- Can coach and motivate high performance in a constructive, positive manner.
- Self-motivated, driven, and solution-oriented
- Ability to consult and influence without direct authority
- General computer skills and basic knowledge of software applications (MS Office Suite).
- Working knowledge of Whole Foods Market’s learning systems (Cornerstone OnDemand/Inkling).
- Achieves and maintains State Food Safety Proctor certification and proctors Food Safety exams for location, as needed.
