Tomas Mendoza
Whole Foods Market
El Paso,TX
6
years of professional experience
Experienced retail leader with 10 years of progressive leadership at Whole Foods Market. Proven track record of developing future leaders, driving operational excellence, strengthening food safety culture, and delivering top-performing business results. Recognized for building high-performing teams, mentoring talent, and creating strong partnerships across departments. Completed CDASTL Phase 1 and actively seek opportunities to contribute at the next level of store leadership.
Professional leader ready to drive team success and exceed objectives. Proven track record in team collaboration, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and reliability. Equipped to foster productive and positive work environment while meeting changing demands.
Work History
Team Leader Food Safety Captain
- Lead store and department food safety initiatives.
- Partner with leadership teams to improve food safety culture and compliance.
- Drive accountability and continuous improvement regarding food safety standards.
- Serve as Primary Point Representative for Production Teams.
- Collaborate with regional and store leadership on merchandising strategies and program execution.
- Share best practices and support operational consistency across teams.
- Production Team Representative Merchant
- CDASTL Development
- Successfully completed CDASTL Phase 1 (2022).
- Continuing leadership development with a focus on store leadership readiness.
Meat Team Leader
5 Years 10 Months- Lead all day-to-day operations of the Meat Department.
- Developed and mentored 5 Assistant Team Leaders, with 2 successfully promoted to Team Leader positions.
- Developed multiple Team Members into skilled butchers, including one Team Member who advanced to Expert Butcher.
- Maintained Top 20 Balanced Scorecard performance during all five years as Meat Team Leader.
- Achieved #2 Balanced Scorecard ranking in 2026.
- Maintained a perfect Steritech record with zero points in 2026.
- Consistently achieved Green status on Operational Execution Scorecard metrics.
- Built a strong culture of accountability, food safety, and operational excellence.
- Partner closely with Store Leadership to deliver sales, labor, safety, and customer service goals.
- Supported other departments during leadership vacancies and high-volume business periods.
- Supported overall store operations and leadership coverage.
- Led cross-functional teams to resolve customer, operational, and staffing challenges.
- Strengthened leadership skills in communication, decision-making, and team engagement.
- Shifty (Store Leadership Relief)
- While serving as Meat Team Leader
- Team Member / Department Leadership Growth Roles
- October 2016 – December 2020
- Part of the team that helped open the El Paso Whole Foods Market store.
- Advanced through multiple positions while developing operational, merchandising, and leadership skills.
- Built strong partnerships across departments and store leadership teams.
Education
- CDASTL Phase 1 Completion (2022)
- Ongoing Leadership Development Programs
- Food Safety Leadership Training
- Operational Excellence Training
- Team Member Development & Coaching Programs
Skills
Team Leadership & Development
Store Operations
Talent Development & Mentorship
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Financial & Labor Management
Merchandising & Production Planning
Change Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Operational Execution
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Customer Service Excellence
Safety & Risk Management
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- 10 years with Whole Foods Market.
- Helped open the El Paso store in 2016.
- 5 years as Meat Team Leader.
- Mentored 5 Assistant Team Leaders.
- Promoted 2 former Assistant Team Leaders into Team Leader roles.
- Developed 2 Team Members into butchers, including 1 Expert Butcher.
- Top 20 Balanced Scorecard ranking every year as Team Leader.
- Ranked #2 on the Balanced Scorecard in 2026.
- Perfect Steritech score (0 points) in 2026.
- Consistent Green Operational Execution performance.
Personal Information
Title: Meat Team Leader | Whole Foods Market
Timeline
Meat Team Leader
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Team Leader Food Safety Captain
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Whole Foods Market Leadership Development
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