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SuperValu; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in Grange-Over-Sands is seeking an experienced Supervisor/Manager for their food production area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fresh food, HACCP compliance, and a passion for customer service. You will lead a dedicated team to ensure operational efficiency, manage stock, and achieve sales targets while maintaining the brand's high standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute creatively to our fresh offering.

Qualifications

• 1 year's experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable.
• 2 years' experience in a role with in-depth experience in fresh food.
• Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure smooth running of food production operations.
• Cook, prepare and display food throughout the day.
• Delegate tasks and manage staff training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Creativity in food presentation

HACCP compliance

Job description

Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the food production area operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent products.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• 1 year's experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable
• 2 years' experience in a role with in-depth experience in fresh food
• Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements
• Experience in ordering for deli departments and managing waste within a fresh food department
• Stocktaking experience
• Ability to roster and adhere to budgets
• Have a true passion for the food industry and, as such, be creative and innovative with the fresh offering
• Customer focused and can build a quality and loyal customer base
• The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees through support and development

Main duties:

• Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative
• Cook, prepare and display the food throughout the day
• Oversee and ensure the smooth running of food production operations
• Carry out stock takes and work out the cost price for product and portion control
• Assess how the work is organised and delegate accordingly
• Finish all orders to the highest standard
• Attend regular management meetings as required and work to implement a programme of continuous improvement in line with these meeting actions
• Assist in the induction, training and development of staff in the food production area
• Attend any training or development programmes as directed by store management