Deli Operations Lead: Food & Profit

Houchens Food Group; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking a deli professional to oversee supermarket deli operations, combining food preparation with service to customers. The role emphasizes profitability, high standards of quality, and teamwork to support store goals.

You will plan menus, train staff, handle inventories, and ensure compliance with safety and cleanliness standards. The position entails coordinating daily schedules and ensuring excellent customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and serving food in a deli environment.
• Ability to supervise staff and train new employees.
• Strong focus on quality, presentation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares food for customers.
• Interacts with customers and provides prompt service.
• Organizes and inventories kitchen items; ensures proper storage.
• Trains new employees and supervises deli staff.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the deli area.
• Manages schedules and daily operational tasks.
• Controls costs and targets profitability of the deli.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Team supervision

Inventory management

Waste prevention

Job description

Houchens Food Group is seeking a deli professional to oversee supermarket deli operations, combining food preparation with service to customers. The role emphasizes profitability, high standards of quality, and teamwork to support store goals.

You will plan menus, train staff, handle inventories, and ensure compliance with safety and cleanliness standards. The position entails coordinating daily schedules and ensuring excellent customer experiences.