Deli Assistant Department Manager

About the role

This is a full time position at our Lititz Pike Fresh Foods, requiring flexible day, evening and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Devise game plans and plan-o-grams for merchandising of the department in conjunction with the Buying team.
• Train team members in store policies, department procedures, product knowledge and job duties to ensure they are working in a productive and safe manner.
• Assign duties to team members and schedule break periods, work hours, and vacations based on the needs of the business and upcoming store events.
• Fully understand the retail label systems, communicate with Scan, General Management, and/or Buying teams to ensure correct pricing.
• Supervise and perform departmental inventories to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
• Assume the job responsibilities of the Department Manager when necessary.
• Communicate with Buying and GM teams regarding merchandising, new product implementation and appropriate pricing.
• Promptly follow through with directions.
• Coordinate vendor invoices, SKH invoices, and inter-company transfers on a daily basis to ensure timely billing.
• Function as a working manager, performing all tasks necessary to assure the smooth operation of the division (see department job responsibilities).
• Maintain knowledge of current inventories and ordering systems to assist with the ordering of supplies and merchandise from approved vendors.
• Maintain and operate departmental equipment.

Requirements

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing duties, employees are regularly exposed to cold temperatures while working in or around the coolers.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• 10% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Medical/Vision/Dental
• Career Growth
• Holiday Benefits

Pay

$21.00 an hour