Asst Dept Manager - Food Svc

Responsibilities

• Actively participates, trains and mentors food service department crew members to enthusiastically demonstrate, educate and sell in‑store delicatessen products.
• Prepares delicatessen products for sale by creating fresh salads and entrées, slicing meat and cheese for charcuterie, frying and roasting chicken, and packaging, pricing, labeling and merchandising products in accordance with department and company policies.
• Assists leadership with crew members by planning and assigning work, conducting coaching sessions, administering discipline when needed, providing training, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Conducts daily team huddles each shift to communicate sales goals and reinforce guest service expectations with all bakery department crew members.
• Writes and places orders for products and supplies; checks in deliveries, dates, stocks and organizes dry storage and coolers.
• Develops daily plans and weekly work schedules that anticipate business needs.
• Rotates merchandise and maintains displays to ensure products meet the freshness guarantee at all times.
• Coordinates validation, item authorization, sign making and all food‑service‑department POS maintenance.
• Ensures all displays are properly stocked.
• Maintains accurate records for damaged or spoiled merchandise in accordance with company policies.
• Complies with all food and workplace safety rules and regulations.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of the work area and equipment.
• Acquires product knowledge across all departments to answer guest questions and provide informative merchandise information.
• Stays updated on weekly specials, coupons and other promotions that enhance the guest experience.
• Works in and cultivates a team‑oriented environment that inspires collaboration and cooperation.
• Store operates seven days a week; weekend, holiday and shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Department operations experience or equivalent education, providing knowledge of every position within the department.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all department products, including willingness to taste and evaluate delicatessen items.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures for proper handling of knives and other food‑service equipment.
• Strong work ethic with effective time‑management skills.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, recipe calculations, sales transactions and discount calculations.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills; able to interact professionally and courteously with guests, crew members, store management, corporate sales managers and leadership, including answering telephone calls and using the in‑store intercom system.
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and detergents without allergic reaction.
• Ability to work around food ingredients, produce and spices without allergic reaction.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to equipment use and work environment.
• Current State Food Handler’s Permit must be maintained.

Work Environment

The workspace is primarily a kitchen environment with exposure to machine‑induced background noise, ice/wet areas, hot grills, fryers, slicers, freezers and refrigerated areas. Employees will be required to join a labor union.

• Lifting 25–50 lb routinely.
• Standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, fingering, pushing/pulling, and sitting.

Tools and Equipment

• Oven, fryer, steamer, microwave, toaster, chill blaster, knives, rotisserie, wrapper, cooking utensils, slicer, grater, box knife, pans/bowls/dishes.
• Fountain drink machine, ice machine, scale, computer, printer, telephone, Telzon, shopping cart, garbage compactor, bailer, pallet jack, flat‑bed, hand truck, ladder, calculator, dishwasher.

Cleaning Supplies

• Hand soap, hand sanitizer, glass and multi‑surface cleaner, floor degreaser, pot/pan detergent, block whitener, bio‑shield drain treatment, food‑grade lubricant.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Cut‑resistant gloves, fryer gloves, heavy cotton oven mitts, heavy cotton sleeves, silicone oven mitt, heavy cotton gloves, goggles.

Pay

The pay range is $25.25 to $26.25 per hour. Starting rates will vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and will not be less than the local minimum wage.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Sick pay (accrued based on hours worked).
• PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off.
• Paid holidays (7–9 days annually).
• Bereavement pay.
• Retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Quarterly bonus (if applicable).

Employer Description

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of retail innovation, fostering a culture of belonging and a purpose to bring people together around the joys of food and inspire well‑being. With over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia, Albertsons operates banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel‑Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, Randalls, Pavilions, Star Markets, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s and more. The company’s vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly and inspiring experience for all shoppers.