Department Lead - Fresh & Culinary Ops

US Foods; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Store Lead to manage Dry, Disposables, and Culinary Equipment Supplies (CES) as well as fresh departments under Store Management guidance. The role includes Manager on Duty responsibilities, with opening/closing duties in the absence of the Store Manager.

The position requires a minimum of 3 years in retail, restaurant, or customer service, with supervisory experience preferred. Flexible hours, weekend availability, and strong computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience in a retail setting, restaurant, or customer service environment.
• Supervisory or Lead experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to work a flexible hourly schedule, which includes holidays and weekends.
• Must possess and demonstrate competency and proficiency with computer use, word processing, email, and internet software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper inventory levels, based on store capacity, promotions, customer requests and seasonal merchandise, in all assigned areas to maximize sales.
• Maximize departmental sales by driving and maintaining superior customer service, freshness, and in stocks. Ensure a daily date check is executed. Train, motivate and develop staff to execute the same standards.
• Ensure appealing presentation and pricing standards are maintained in assigned areas.
• Utilize computer as needed.
• Stock shelves, set up displays, ring up merchandise and sales, and perform cleaning duties as needed
• Open and close the CHEF’STORE in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager. Perform Manager on Duty functions as needed.
• Role model and promote our cultural beliefs
• Ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe environment for staff and customers by following safety policies and practices at all times.
• Correct safety issues and then notify the store management of any safety issues that exist in the store, correct if possible.
• Responsible for other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by Store Management.

Skills

Supervisory

Customer service

Inventory management

Computer use

Education

High School diploma

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Store Lead to manage Dry, Disposables, and Culinary Equipment Supplies (CES) as well as fresh departments under Store Management guidance. The role includes Manager on Duty responsibilities, with opening/closing duties in the absence of the Store Manager.

The position requires a minimum of 3 years in retail, restaurant, or customer service, with supervisory experience preferred. Flexible hours, weekend availability, and strong computer skills are essential.