Friendship Deli Kitchen Shift Lead

Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store

Job Description

Deli Kitchen Shift Lead

Purpose:

To ensure efficient work flow in deli kitchen.; to ensure shift coverage in the event of absence/illness; to assist with creation of production lists; and to assist in the achievement of departmental goals.

Status:
Full-time. Reports to Deli Kitchen Supervisor

Pay Level: IV Union wage scale based on previous full years of experience $22.00 - $23.50 per hour.

Responsibilities:

* Ordering

1. Place and receive accurate food and supply orders, monitor quality and rotate stock properly.

2. Prompt attention to returns

3. Maintain appropriate inventory, avoiding over and out-of stocks

4. Track credit returns

* Create and assist with production lists

* Create and document new recipes

* Sign making

* Assign duties to staff as needed (i.e., packing olives, cutting cheese, cooking, keeping the counter areas clean)

* Organize and ensure cleaning procedures

* Work with Deli Kitchen Supervisor to promote Deli

* Ensure safe food handling in compliance with Health Department regulations

* Participate in departmental and storewide meetings and trainings

* Participate in departmental inventories and projects

* Cover shifts vacated due to illness/absence

* Assist in achievement of department goals

* Respond to "Service Team" calls

* Communicate and document necessary information regarding Deli operations

* Provide excellent customer service

* Wash hands routinely, frequently and properly to ensure the safety of our products per Seward Co-ops Hand Washing Policy.

* Other tasks as assigned by Deli Kitchen Supervisor or Deli Manager

* Act as floor warden during emergencies per training provided

Qualifications:

Essential

* Self motivated, organized, responsible, flexible

* Efficient cooking skills

* Regular, predictable attendance

* Professional kitchen experience

* Supervisory experience

* Interest in natural foods

* Ability to work well in a team to achieve departmental goals

* Able to prioritize department's daily workflow

Functional

* English proficiency

* Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, squat and walk for extended periods of time per shift

* Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.

* Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

* Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

* Ability to operate equipment such as: rotisserie, Robot Coupe, food processor, shrink wrap machine, manual and/or electric scales, recalibrate and read thermometers, convection oven, stove, knives and commercial dishwasher.

* Ability to freely access all areas of the store including offices, sales floor, back stock areas, and walk-in coolers and freezers.

* Ability to move or handle merchandise throughout the store generally weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

* Demonstrated ability to work with customers and co-workers from various cultural backgrounds

Multilingual is a plus