Prepared Foods Assistant Team Leader

About the Role

This position provides leadership to a food department team through coaching, mentoring, and supervising daily operations. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation, while managing team schedules, enforcing policies, and controlling expenses to support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and proper equipment maintenance.
• Supervise team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Assist in managing budgets, controlling costs, and understanding financial reports.
• Organize food storage, labeling, and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and monitor customer satisfaction metrics for continuous improvement.
• Support in-store promotions, sampling, and special events to boost profits.
• Prepare food items by cooking, chopping, slicing, and setting up displays.
• Promote team development and identify candidates for management growth.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience, preferably with food safety knowledge.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Food Safety certification necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be at least 18 years old.

Skills

• Strong leadership
• Organizational skills
• Customer service skills