Deli Team Lead — Full-Time with Benefits

Cosentino's Food Stores; Peculiar (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosentino's Price Chopper #110 in Peculiar, MO is seeking an Assistant Deli Manager to lead the deli team, ensure top-notch customer service, and maintain department standards. The role reports to the Deli Manager and requires a food handling permit within 14 days, plus prior deli/food service experience.

The position is full-time with benefits, and open availability is preferred to meet store needs. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and operations skills to drive department sales

Qualifications

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• Minimum of 6 months previous experience in a deli, bakery, restaurant or food service operations position is required.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Deli Manager, provide direct supervision of the activities of other members of the deli team in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful.
• Promote a positive overall team atmosphere that includes cooperation and teamwork, high morale, positive interpersonal interactions and communications, and recognition for a job well done.
• Assist the Deli Manager in conducting effective interviews to hire the highest quality candidates for the deli team.
• Provide effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improved individual and team performance.
• Address employee relations issues and, if needed, effectively work with the Deli Manager, Store Director and/or Human Resource team to resolve issues.
• Practice effective inventory management by counting and verifying merchandise against invoices and inspecting deliveries against for shortages, damages and quality.
• Procure items from suppliers and notify Deli Manager of any special inventory needs in a timely manner.
• Know and practice rotation procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitored.
• Enforces strict quality control measures of all deli product put out in cases, hot lines and other areas of the deli.
• Know and practice appropriate portion control in deli production and service.
• Know and promote ads and specials to increase department sales and profits.
• Promote department sales by suggesting additional products and offering samples to customers.
• Know the location of the items in your department so you can accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• 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.
• Know, comply with, and ensure the team complies with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Ensure the department is always clean, fully stocked and creatively merchandised.
• 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 safety awareness

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cosentino's Price Chopper #110 in Peculiar, MO is seeking an Assistant Deli Manager to lead the deli team, ensure top-notch customer service, and maintain department standards. The role reports to the Deli Manager and requires a food handling permit within 14 days, plus prior deli/food service experience.

The position is full-time with benefits, and open availability is preferred to meet store needs. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and operations skills to drive department sales