Assistant Prepared Foods Manager: Lead & Elevate Fresh

City Market Co-op; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid time off

401k with match

Job summary

City Market Onion River Co-op is seeking an Assistant Prepared Foods Manager to lead the Prepared Foods department alongside the Manager. You will oversee operations across sandwich bar, hot/cold bars, grab & go, deli, cheeses, pastries, coffee/tea stations, and catering, ensuring products meet standards of taste, freshness, and presentation.

You will supervise staff, participate in hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, and development while upholding City Market policies and a positive

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical/culinary school or minimum 5 years of professional food service experience.
• Minimum of 3 years retail or related management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of kitchen management including hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and developing staff.
• Knowledge of production‑oriented kitchen operations; advanced culinary terminology and techniques.
• Certification or ability to demonstrate understanding of necessary sanitation practices for a production-oriented food service establishment.
• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure execution of department goals and plans by performing essential functions and collaborating with Prepared Foods Manager and Executive Chef.
• Follow all department and City Market policies and procedures; create a safe working environment and report safety concerns appropriately.
• Adhere to all policies as outlined in the City Market Employee Guide.
• Familiarize and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Support City Market’s Ends, Values, Co-op Principles, and Diversity Statement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff coaching

Kitchen management

Food safety

Hiring & training

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

City Market Onion River Co-op is seeking an Assistant Prepared Foods Manager to lead the Prepared Foods department alongside the Manager. You will oversee operations across sandwich bar, hot/cold bars, grab & go, deli, cheeses, pastries, coffee/tea stations, and catering, ensuring products meet standards of taste, freshness, and presentation.

You will supervise staff, participate in hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, and development while upholding City Market policies and a positive