• Coordinate the timing of ordering and production schedules
• Maintains a positive work environment with fellow employees throughout the store
• Production of sandwiches, salads, entrées, catering trays, soups and/or other food items for hot and cold cases
• Counter work when needed
• Order and maintain inventory of all foodstuffs utilized in the department
• Ensure all prepared items are properly packaged, labeled, dated, displayed and rotated
• Ensure all foodstuffs are properly stored following all health-regulation standards
• Ensure that production is completed using correct measuring devices, proper handling procedures and techniques and all recipes are accurately followed
• Follow and comply with all procedures to adhere to safe and sanitary work practices
• Maintain food loss and spoilage sheets
• Fulfill customer’s hot-food order requests in an efficient, friendly and neat manner
• Keep the Deli/Hot Foods Department neat, organized and clean
• Train new staff in a thorough, complete and professional manner
• Help control department expense and minimize product waste
• Monitor equipment (including but not limited to: fryers, roasters, ovens, coolers and cases) to ensure they are in working order, neat and clean
• Expected to be familiar with the entire store and it’s layout to ensure top customer service

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills in order to ensure excellent customer service
• Outgoing, friendly, neat and professional
• Able to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Reliable and dependable; able to work flexible schedule
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Knowledge of state and federal health/labeling regulations
• Experience with and knowledge of USDA regulations, COOL rules, and OSHA standards; knowledge of perishables
• Excellent communication and leadership skills: includes, but is not limited to, open communication with staff members, the ability to team-build and lead by example with a hands-on approach, the professionalism to train and mentor staff, exhibit professionalism when interacting with customers at all times)
• Strong interpersonal skills; open door policy with staff, build relationships with vendors and customers, and handle disciplinary actions with professionalism
• Basic math skills for ordering, inventory, and to measure and weigh products for production purposes
• Must have the ability to calculate costs for batches and units to determine proper retail pricing
• Strong multi-tasking and problem solving skills
• Must be highly motivated with a sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with all levels of employees and minimum supervision
• Knowledge and practice of safe knife handling skills, cross-contamination prevention, food storage and proper cooking temperatures
• Strong organizational skills

Requirements:

• Requires strong attention to detail
• Ability to read, write and count
• Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day
• Ability to lift, stack, and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required; flexible store assignments and hours