Meat & Deli Team Lead — Customer Experience & Training

Mississippi Market Co-op; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance options

EAP

Job summary

Mississippi Market Co-op in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Assistant Deli & Meat Manager to lead and develop a team focused on Meat & Cheese. The role emphasizes customer experience, operations, safety, and financial stewardship while producing high-quality foods.

You will supervise shifts, train staff, handle purchasing and merchandising, and ensure a positive, inclusive work environment with strong leadership and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Customer service excellence in a grocery/retail setting.
• Quality and safety oversight for food preparation and service.
• Ability to deliver effective training and explain concepts clearly.
• Clear, professional communication across staff and departments.
• Strong leadership to guide daily operations and team development.
• Efficient prioritization to meet deadlines and department goals.
• Effective problem solving to resolve customer and staffing issues.
• Adaptability to changing conditions and maintain team morale.
• Basic computer skills and math for operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day deli/meat operations with focus on safety and sanitation.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and shift supervision of staff.
• Support purchasing, merchandising, and financial duties.
• Provide excellent customer service and uphold product quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Service

Training & Development

Communication

Leadership

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Technical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

Mississippi Market Co-op in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Assistant Deli & Meat Manager to lead and develop a team focused on Meat & Cheese. The role emphasizes customer experience, operations, safety, and financial stewardship while producing high-quality foods.

You will supervise shifts, train staff, handle purchasing and merchandising, and ensure a positive, inclusive work environment with strong leadership and teamwork.