Prepared Foods Assistant Team Leader - BID

About the Role

To provide leadership to Team Members in all aspects of the department through coaching and mentoring. To stimulate the growth of the business by implementing merchandising initiatives and building lifelong relationships with our customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food quality standards without variation; maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation; and maintain all equipment in good working order.
• Supervise prepared food team members to achieve maximum production and efficiency when Prep Foods Team Leader/Manager is not there.
• Assist Prepared Foods Team Leader/Manager in controlling operating expenses and achieve budgeted food and labor cost; understand P&L/LOB reports.
• Manage the department team members by writing schedules and work assignments and enforcing all company policies.
• Increase profits by supporting in-store ads, sampling, and special events.
• Stay aware of competitors in the area.
• Organize and maintain all food storage areas in accordance with health and safety requirements, including labeling/code dating, cross-contamination, and temperature.
• Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation is available for review during various audits.
• Analyze the Customer Satisfaction Survey and Mystery Shopper reports to identify areas in which improvement is needed.
• Work together with Prepared Foods Team Leader/Manager to coach team member(s) accordingly.
• Ensure that proper procedures are being followed to meet the out-of-stock percentage goal.
• Promote the continuous development of team members and identify candidates for the Management Development Program.
• Prepare food for customers by cooking, frying, and grilling, including prep work such as chopping, dicing, and slicing, and reading recipes and following instructions.
• Set up Gourmet food cases and maintain display throughout the day.
• Package, weigh, and display food for the Grab and Go case.
• Check dates on products routinely.
• Engage in suggestive selling with knowledge of products in the department.
• Sample products for customers.

Requirements

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years
• Experience Desired: Food Safety experience
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Food Safety
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.