Deli Operations Leader: Profit, Quality & Service

Houchens Food Group; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group in Mount Vernon, IN is seeking a Deli Lead to oversee deli profitability and day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Store Manager. The role blends food preparation with customer service, ensuring high-quality products and a safe, efficient work environment.

You will plan and prepare items, manage orders, inventory, labor, and pricing while training staff and ensuring excellent customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Plans and prepares food for customers.
• Makes out orders and checks orders against receipt.
• Maintains clean and safe kitchen area.
• Trains new employees.
• Provides friendly customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with inquiries and complaints.
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the deli area.
• Supervise and train deli staff; monitor performance.
• Assist in inventory, pricing and sign verification.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

Houchens Food Group in Mount Vernon, IN is seeking a Deli Lead to oversee deli profitability and day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Store Manager. The role blends food preparation with customer service, ensuring high-quality products and a safe, efficient work environment.

You will plan and prepare items, manage orders, inventory, labor, and pricing while training staff and ensuring excellent customer experiences.