Prepared Foods Manager

STONG'S MARKETS LIMITED; Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi); On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stong’s Markets Limited in Squamish is seeking a Prepared Foods Manager to oversee the complete kitchen operations, leading the Deli, Home Meal Replacement, Bakery and Cafe. You will guide a team to deliver high-quality prepared foods while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

The role combines supervision with hands-on duties, including inventory management, vendor coordination, and customer service. Ideal candidates have post-secondary hospitality training and at least two years of supervisory

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary program related to hospitality or food and beverage service management.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a retail store or similar environment.
• Experience operating a point-of-sale system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hot and cold foods preparation (sandwiches, chicken, salads, meats).
• Plan and merchandise engaging displays in line with seasonal shifts.
• Collaborate with vendors for inventory management and orders.
• Assist customers to the appropriate aisle or shelf.
• Ensure store area is clean, safe and ready for shoppers.
• Process cash payments and balance cash at end of shift.
• Rotation, loading and unloading of product; stock replacement.
• Backroom and inventory management; perform other related duties.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Problem solving

Decision making

Process improvement

Strategic planning

Customer focus

Management proficiency

Prioritization

Delegation

Fast-paced environment

MS Office

Education

Hospitality management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Prepared Foods Manager to oversee the complete kitchen operations at our Squamish location. This position will lead and support the Deli, Home Meal Replacement, Bakery and Cafe. This role will not just be someone who supervises the work of others, they will help their team to proactively manage customer needs and exceeds expectations!

Prepared Foods Manager responsibilities include assisting store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability, while preparing ready made meals and ensuring cleanliness of the work area as well as served as a sales associate when needed.

The ideal candidate is able to guide and train employees, striving to always deliver the highest standards of products, have a focus on food safety requirements, and has a proven record of delivering results.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee and prepare hot and cold foods, including sandwiches, chickens, salad production, meat slicing, soups and specialty trays.
• Plan and merchandise engaging product displays in line with seasonal shifts and themes
• Collaborate with vendor for inventory management; submit and track product orders
• Assist customers to the appropriate aisle or shelve to assist with purchasing decisions
• Ensure the store is clean, safe and ready for shoppers
• Process cash register payments by cash, credit card, gift card, and debit
• Balance and reconcile cash at end of work shift
• Rotation, loading and unloading of product
• Stock and replace products to avoid any damages
• Backroom and inventory management
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to meet a flexible with work schedule including weekends, early morning and evenings
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff and customers
• A proven team player and who is also team-focused
• Strong problem solving and in-the-moment decision-making skills, process improvement, strategic planning, verbal communication, customer focus, management proficiency
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Able to function well in a high-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a post-secondary program related to hospitality or food and beverage service management
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrable experience in a supervisory capacity at a retail store, or similar
• Experience operating a point-of-sale systems

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and carry moderately heavy loads, such as stock items, supplies, or equipment
• Able to bend, stoop, and kneel to inspect merchandise, shelves, and storage areas
• Use of commercial power equipment, including slicers and oven

About Us

Stong’s Market is a locally owned, community focused grocery store. We offer a wide variety of local and boutique products at our Vancouver, North Vancouver, Surrey and Squamish full-service locations. Our Stong’s Market Express Department are experts at home delivery straight to your front door. The Stong’s name has a rich history with over 85 years of grocery experience and we are committed to a unique and family friendly grocery shopping experience

Our Commitment

Stong’s Market is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Stong’s Market is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals during the recruitment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please notify the hiring manager when contacted for an interview.