Deli Operations Manager: Profit, People & Prep

FOOD GIANT SUPERMARKETS INC; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking a deli team member to manage food preparation and service at the store level. The role emphasizes profitability while adhering to company policy, combining food production with customer-facing service.

The position involves planning, preparing, stocking, and presenting high-quality food items, training new staff, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the deli area. It offers an opportunity to contribute to daily profits and merchandise efficiency.

Qualifications

• Plans and prepares food for customers.
• Molds and serves deli items with care.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares food for customers.
• Makes out orders and checks orders for accuracy.
• Keeps kitchen clean and organized to avoid safety hazards.
• Educates deli clerks on food preparation tips.
• Shops for items for steam table and cases.
• Maintains inventory of kitchen items and stores properly.
• Makes the pulls and presents fresh products.
• Schedules staff for daily operations.
• Handles paperwork and daily inventory.

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.

Other job related tasks

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.