Deli Prep Lead — Quality, Service & Production

Price-Chopper; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosentino's Price Chopper in Gardner, KS is seeking a Deli Prep Manager to lead daily deli operations, ensure food quality, and provide courteous service to customers. The role reports to the Deli Manager and keeps the deli area organized, clean, and compliant with safety standards.

The position requires readiness to obtain a food handling permit within 14 days and ongoing training per Cosentino’s Learning Plan; a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately prepare, package and label products for sale to customers.
• Know and practice appropriate portion control in deli production and service.
• Practice effective inventory management by counting and verifying merchandise against invoices and inspecting deliveries for shortages, damages and quality.
• Know and practice rotation procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitored.
• Be able to prep and produce at least 1 full day or more on production products for all refrigerated cases.
• Meet production planner expectations daily. Complete daily inventory of production items on hand and use guidelines established by Deli Support team to ensure items meet the “full level” standard daily.
• Ensure all coolers, freezers and preparation areas are clean and organized.
• Assist in additional areas such as thawing product for next day’s catering and/or hot line production.
• Be familiar with the items in your department so you can accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
• Know and implement the Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
• Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Know, comply with, and encourage other team members to comply with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Skills

Food handling permit

Training requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Cosentino's Price Chopper in Gardner, KS is seeking a Deli Prep Manager to lead daily deli operations, ensure food quality, and provide courteous service to customers. The role reports to the Deli Manager and keeps the deli area organized, clean, and compliant with safety standards.

The position requires readiness to obtain a food handling permit within 14 days and ongoing training per Cosentino’s Learning Plan; a high school diploma is preferred.