Deli Team Lead – Fresh Foods & Service

Weavers Way Co-op; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Weavers Way Co-op in Philadelphia is seeking a Deli Supervisor to lead the Chestnut Hill deli team. This full-time role (approximately 35 hours per week) requires flexible weekend availability and strong supervisory experience.

You will train staff, manage daily operations, ensure health and safety standards, and coordinate purchasing with vendors to maintain fresh displays and accurate pricing. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-operative Association.
• 3-5 years of experience within a deli setting as well as at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of deli products and merchandising.
• Exhibited ability to work well in a team setting.
• Strong communication skills with supervisors, staff, and members.
• Commitment to superior member service.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
• Ability to keep detailed and clear records, develop and follow standard procedures.
• Be or become upon hiring a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training new departmental staff in standard practices and procedures, sanitation, product information, and customer service
• Supervise departmental staff: Set daily and long-range priorities for tasks and projects and inform staff
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures
• Coordinate purchasing with the purchasing manager, including monitoring standing orders frequently and adjusting them according to customer demand, seasonal needs, and display limitations
• Ensure proper procedures are followed for receiving, bagging, pricing, labeling, storage, rotation, and display
• Merchandise and market deli products and plan attractive displays with uniform signage
• Review invoices for accuracy and coordinate returns and credit from suppliers where applicable
• Maintain a vendor file and ordering/receiving schedule; negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery
• Develop and maintain a product database for use in ordering and pricing
• Ensure that displays are fully stocked and rotated to guarantee freshness
• Keep displays and food prep areas maintained and clean, meeting health department standards
• Develop and maintain a list of supplies needed for deli operations and maintain back stock and supply storage areas for cleanliness and orderliness
• Check equipment to ensure safe and proper operation and report maintenance needs
• Ensure friendly and efficient member service for product information and location, and special orders
• Assist members otherwise as needed or direct their inquiries to someone who can help
• Assist with quarterly inventories
• Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Customer service oriented

Multi-tasking

Job description

Weavers Way Co-op in Philadelphia is seeking a Deli Supervisor to lead the Chestnut Hill deli team. This full-time role (approximately 35 hours per week) requires flexible weekend availability and strong supervisory experience.

You will train staff, manage daily operations, ensure health and safety standards, and coordinate purchasing with vendors to maintain fresh displays and accurate pricing. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for success.