Prepared Foods Lead — Build Team, Elevate Quality & Sales

McHenry County Food Cooperative; Woodstock (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McHenry County Food Cooperative is seeking an experienced department manager to lead and develop the deli/kitchen team, oversee ordering, inventory, and pricing, and ensure exceptional customer service.

You will drive food quality, safety compliance, merchandising, and collaboration across departments while supporting community events and sustaining department margins and labor goals.

Qualifications

• Must have prior management and staff leadership experience.
• 5+ years in retail deli or kitchen roles.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Customer service focus with cooperative values.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Willing to work flexible schedules, including weekends.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop department staff.
• Oversee food production and inventory management.
• Ensure high-quality prepared foods and customer service.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain merchandising, displays, signage, and presentation.
• Collaborate with peer departments and participate in community events.
• Own department sales, labor, and margin performance.

Connaissances

Management experience

Staff leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Detail-oriented

Solution-focused

Flexible scheduling

Cooperative values

Description du poste

McHenry County Food Cooperative is seeking an experienced department manager to lead and develop the deli/kitchen team, oversee ordering, inventory, and pricing, and ensure exceptional customer service.

You will drive food quality, safety compliance, merchandising, and collaboration across departments while supporting community events and sustaining department margins and labor goals.