Des Plaines Team Lead(Full-time)-Whole Foods Market | Hiring

Your Next Step in Des Plaines

Job Title: Team Lead (Gig/Contract) Company: Whole Foods Market Worksite: Des Plaines, IL Urgency: Immediate consideration in Des Plaines. Required Experience: Entry-Level.

Salary: $21-$25/Hour (approx. $47.8k/Year) Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered. Set your own schedule.

Core Focus

Apply your your professional skills skills at our Des Plaines location.

• This Des Plaines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Whole Foods Market team in Des Plaines, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Des Plaines, a key hub for the Retail Management industry.

Guide the Execution of Natural Standards

About Whole Foods Market

We are the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer. Our mission is to nourish people and the planet, and that requires passionate leadership in every aisle. The Team Lead acts as the supervisor for a specific department (e.g., Produce, Meat, Prepared Foods), guiding the daily workflow of the associates. When you embark on a career in retail management with Whole Foods Market, you are joining a purpose-driven team dedicated to health, wellness, and team empowerment.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking experienced, food-passionate, and highly organized individuals to join our leadership team. As a Team Lead, you will direct shift operations, ensuring that organic compliance, food safety, and visual merchandising standards are met flawlessly. You will serve as the coach on the floor, delivering the signature operational excellence that sets us apart in the grocery retail industry. This is an active, floor-based management role.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Shift Direction: Delegate daily tasks to department associates, ensuring freight is processed, displays are built, and the sales floor is fully recovered.
• Quality & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to Whole Foods Market quality standards, ensuring proper cold-chain management and organic product separation.
• Team Coaching: Provide in-the-moment feedback to team members, train new hires on department procedures, and foster a positive, inclusive work culture.
• Inventory Management: Assist the Department Manager with cycle counts, ordering processes, and identifying areas of high shrink or waste.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your leadership is rewarded with a premier benefits package:

• Salary: Competitive starting pay of $21.00 to $25.00 per hour based on operational leadership experience.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy a generous 20% team member discount on all in-store purchases to support your healthy lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Access to continuous leadership training and clear pathways to Department Manager roles.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages available for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• No college degree required; 1 to 3 years of retail, grocery, or culinary leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Must possess an incredibly sharp eye for detail, a passion for natural foods, and strong coaching skills.
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces, navigate the sales floor actively, and safely lift up to 40 pounds regularly.