Deli Team Leader in Training

Cosentino Food Stores; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosentino's Price Chopper in Raymore, MO is seeking a Deli Manager-In-Training for a full-time, on-site role. You will lead the deli team under the Deli Manager and Perishable Manager to deliver quality products and service, while fostering a collaborative, efficient department.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in food service, a Culinary Arts or Management degree, a food-handling permit, a valid driver’s license for deliveries, and 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license required for deliveries.
• At least one year of catering experience including networking, coordination, preparation, event design, and event staging.
• At least 1 year of formal culinary experience or a degree in Culinary Arts or Management from an accredited school or university.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in general food service or hospitality management, supervising more than 10 employees.
• Completion of ongoing training as listed on Cosentino’s Learning Plan.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Deli Manager, supervise deli team operations effectively and with motivation.
• Communicate department goals and implement plans to reach them.
• Promote teamwork, high morale, positive interactions, and recognition for good work.
• Assist in conducting interviews to hire high-quality deli staff.
• Provide coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations.
• Address employee relations issues with Store Director/HR as needed.
• Manage labor costs balancing customer service with expenses.
• Oversee inventory verification and supplier orders; monitor product dates.
• Notify Deli Manager of special inventory needs; adhere to rotation procedures.
• Enforce strict quality control across deli products.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Culinary Arts or Management degree

Job description

Cosentino's Price Chopper in Raymore, MO is seeking a Deli Manager-In-Training for a full-time, on-site role. You will lead the deli team under the Deli Manager and Perishable Manager to deliver quality products and service, while fostering a collaborative, efficient department.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in food service, a Culinary Arts or Management degree, a food-handling permit, a valid driver’s license for deliveries, and 1–2 years of related experience.