Prepared Foods Team Lead - Mentorship & Merchandising

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Leader/Manager to guide team members, coach and mentor, and drive merchandising initiatives while building lasting customer relationships.

The role requires 1–3 years experience, a high school diploma, and a Food Safety certification. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and demonstrate strong leadership in a fast-paced grocery setting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in retail food service.
• Food Safety experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervise prepared foods team and manage schedules.
• Assist in controlling operating expenses and food/labor costs, and review P&L/LOB reports.
• Organize department workflows, assign tasks, and enforce company policies.
• Support in-store promotions, sampling, and events to boost profits.
• Maintain food storage areas, labeling, dating, cross-contamination controls, and temperature checks.
• Maintain accurate department records for audits and inspections.
• Review customer satisfaction and mystery shopper results with the team to drive improvement.
• Help meet out-of-stock goals and develop future leaders for the department.
• Prepare food for customers by chopping, cooking, grilling, and presenting as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Food safety experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Giant Eagle, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Leader/Manager to guide team members, coach and mentor, and drive merchandising initiatives while building lasting customer relationships.

The role requires 1–3 years experience, a high school diploma, and a Food Safety certification. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and demonstrate strong leadership in a fast-paced grocery setting.