Prepared Foods Manager

Linden Hills Coop; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Linden Hills Coop in Minneapolis is seeking a Department Manager for the Prepared Foods Department. This role involves overseeing a team to ensure customer satisfaction, managing budget and profits, and maintaining high quality of deli products.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management experience in food service and familiarity with natural foods. Strong communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks are vital.

Qualifications

• Management & supervisory experience of food service, deli, or restaurant staff (ideally 2+ years).
• Prefer experience cooking for restaurant, food service, caterer, or deli (ideally 4+ years).
• Familiarity with natural foods.

Responsibilities

• Develop department budget in conjunction with the Store Director.
• Analyze department profits and profit margins.
• Control ordering and inventory of deli products.
• Ensure customer needs are met and complaints are resolved.

Skills

Management & supervisory experience of food service

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail & organization skills

Ability to handle multiple demands

Job description

Company Description

At Linden Hills Co-op we adhere to the following core policies:

• Provide and promote healthful choices for our members and shoppers
• Provide, use and promote earth-friendly, sustainable products
• Encourage activism on sustainability, health and nutrition-related issues
• Build community within Linden Hills and neighboring communities

The idea for a natural foods cooperative in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis’s Lakes district was first considered in 1975, by a small group of neighborhood residents interested in having access to organic, local and natural food. After a series of planning meetings and initial fundraising, a small space was secured and the new co‑op opened on March 12, 1976. In the first fiscal year, $101.69 in profit was divided among the twenty‑four founding members. Over nearly forty years, Linden Hills Co‑op has moved and expanded its offerings four times while remaining the neighborhood’s primary grocer. With a full‑service deli, great selection of locally made and raised foods, many choices for different dietary needs and a sunny indoor dining area, the co‑op serves as a community gathering place.

Job Description

To develop and articulate the vision and goals of the Prepared Foods Department, to provide a wide variety of natural foods that appeal to an ever‑expanding population, and to supervise department staff in order to meet objectives for sales, margin, labor and customer service. Supports the CEO’s goals and agendas for the Twin Cities Co‑op Partners.

• Develop department budget in conjunction with the Store Director and the Financial Director.
• Analyze department profits and profit margins.
• Control ordering, inventory, and quality of deli products from Cheese, Deli, & Bakery.
• Ensure all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability.
• Develop strategies to improve customer service drive store sales, and increase profitability.
• Ensure customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient.
• Forecast staffing needs and develop a recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas.
• Ensure department equipment is in good working order.
• Develop and strengthen Linden Hills Prepared Foods relationship with TCCP commissary.
• Oversee ordering of TCCP commissary‑produced food in bakery and deli.
• Work with commissary to ensure high quality in all products; monitor consistency, appearance, and proper handling.
• Oversee all ordering and receiving, and Linden Hills kitchen production.
• Maintain sanitary operations that meet or exceed Health Department standards.
• Oversee recruitment and hiring of qualified applicants.
• Develop and oversee on‑the‑job training for staff.
• Coach, counsel, evaluate and develop staff; provide performance management when necessary.
• Organize department meetings.
• Serve as a member of the management team.
• Participate in management team meetings and other committees.
• Perform other tasks as assigned. Work cooperatively with other deli managers within the National Cooperative Grocers.

Qualifications

Management & supervisory experience of food service, deli or restaurant staff (ideally 2+ years)

Prefer experience cooking for restaurant, food service, caterer or deli (ideally 4+ years)

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to clearly explain procedures and processes.

Attention to detail & organization skills.

Ability to project an outgoing, friendly image.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.

Familiarity with natural foods.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to perform continuous fine work and gripping with hands.
• Corrected vision to enable reading small print.
• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs. repeatedly, occasionally more.
• Ability to work outdoors, sometimes under extreme temperature and weather conditions.
• Clear spoken English and ability to perceive spoken voice clearly.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local commission, the presence of disabilities, sexual orientation, age, or other characteristics protected by law.

In addition to the application, other assessments, including, but not limited to, interview, job related skill testing, personality testing, background verification and reference verification may be required prior to employment.

This application will be considered active for sixty days. If you wish to be considered for employment after sixty days, or for a different position, you may have to complete another application. If you are under 18 years of age, you may be required to provide additional documents to be eligible for work.