Prepared Foods Assistant Manager

About the Role

Assist the Food Services Manager in managing the administrative tasks of the Prepared Foods department, including scheduling, payroll, ordering, data entry, member sales, and maintaining employee lists to meet all administrative goals.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service
  • Serve customers, including employees, in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner.
  • Ensure proper labeling of all items according to established food safety rules and pricing.
• Supervision
  • Assist Prepared Foods Manager in scheduling and training department staff.
  • Understand and delegate work priorities for department staff, particularly in the Deli, Cheese, and Beer & Wine departments, when needed.
  • Participate in hiring, addressing disciplinary issues, training, and completing performance evaluations per the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Assist Prepared Foods Manager with bi-weekly payroll.
• Purchasing
  • Oversee the purchasing and inventory of department products and supplies.
  • Receive orders and update pricing in the inventory log regularly in Catapult, the inventory and point-of-sale system.
  • Review invoices for accuracy and submit to Finance for payment.
  • Submit credits to suppliers where applicable and follow up on credit receipt.
  • Provide Prepared Foods Manager with pricing indexes and comparisons as requested.
• Technical Support
  • Ensure department compliance with unit pricing.
  • Program and maintain scales to ensure accurate pricing and scanning.
  • Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions across the department and inform the Prepared Foods Manager of equipment needs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
• Ability to cultivate a supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures of Hunger Mountain Co-op.
• Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors, and co-workers and abide by Hunger Mountain Co-op’s service policies.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Ability to follow attendance policies of Hunger Mountain Co-op.
• Ability to project a friendly, helpful, and outgoing personality.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in deli, restaurant, catering, or food service.
• Experience serving the public.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to give clear instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple demands and remain calm.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of natural foods.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities listed are representative and not exhaustive; additional tasks may be required.