Assistant Prepared Foods Manager – Lead Kitchen & Team

City Market Co-op; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Volunteer time

Insurance package

Paid time off

401k match

Spending accounts

Job summary

City Market, Onion River Co-op is seeking an Assistant Prepared Foods Manager who will work with the Prepared Foods Manager to supervise all areas of the department—sandwich bar, hot/cold bars, grab-and-go cases, deli, cheeses, pastries, coffee/tea, and catering—to ensure prepared foods meet standard quality and presentation.

You will hire, coach, and develop staff, manage performance, and control costs while maintaining safety, policy compliance, and a customer-focused environment that supports

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical/culinary school.
• Minimum of 3 years retail or related management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of kitchen management experience including hiring and coaching staff.
• Knowledge of production-oriented kitchen operations and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure execution of department goals and plans by 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 Global Ends, Values, Co-op Principles, and Diversity Statement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail management

Kitchen management

Hiring & training

Staff development

Sanitation knowledge

Culinary terms

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

City Market, Onion River Co-op is seeking an Assistant Prepared Foods Manager who will work with the Prepared Foods Manager to supervise all areas of the department—sandwich bar, hot/cold bars, grab-and-go cases, deli, cheeses, pastries, coffee/tea, and catering—to ensure prepared foods meet standard quality and presentation.

You will hire, coach, and develop staff, manage performance, and control costs while maintaining safety, policy compliance, and a customer-focused environment that supports