Deli Manager

Socket.dev; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking a Deli Associate to support the deli operation under policy alongside the Store Manager. This role blends food preparation with service to deliver high-quality, appealing products.

You will plan, prepare and portion items, supervise staff, organize the kitchen, and maintain safety and inventory accuracy while delivering friendly customer service. The position requires attention to labor, costs, and profit to help the operation meet financial goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service preferred.
• Ability to train new employees.
• Must follow safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares food for customers.
• Makes out orders and checks accuracy against purchases.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen to reduce safety hazards.
• Educates deli clerks on food preparation tips.
• Shops for food items for steam table and cases.
• Keeps accurate inventories and returns items to proper storage.

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the profitability of the deli operation within the company policy along with the Store Manager. Perform duties which combine both food preparation and food service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans and prepares food for customers.
• Makes out orders and checks the orders to make sure what is received is what was ordered.
• Clean and organize kitchen to keep free from safety hazards.
• Interacts and educates deli clerks on food preparation tips.
• Shops for food items for steam table and cases.
• Inventories all kitchen items and ensures that they are placed back in proper room after use.
• Follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor.
• Makes the pulls and puts out fresh product.
• Makes sure employees have started their jobs for the day's business.
• Makes out schedules.
• Does all paperwork and takes inventory.
• Labor, gross profit, supply cost all has to be addressed daily to make the operation make money.
• Merchandise Departments for sales and gross profit.
• Price/ Tag/ Sign Verification
• Work toward, Full-Fresh-Clean
• Makes sure all products are of the highest quality possible.
• Present food in an appealing fashion.
• Organize all food items and utensils.
• Be a team member.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized department.
• Train new employees.
• Provide all customers friendly, courteous and prompt service. Greet, assist and respond to customer inquiries and complaints.

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Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.

Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.