Assistant Delicatessen Department Manager

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Sycamore, IL

12d•$17 - $21

About The Position

The Assistant Delicatessen Department Manager assists the Department Manager in presenting fresh, innovative, high-quality products at competitive prices. The role also supports a positive company image through courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members. The position may assume management duties when the Department Manager is absent and instructs, assigns, reviews, and plans the work of others while maintaining standards and coordinating activities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience.
More than six months and up to one year of similar or related experience.
Ability to solve practical problems involving variables with limited standardization and interpret instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data between records; interview to obtain basic information; and guide people and provide basic direction.
Ability to perform medium physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, efficient, friendly customer service and help customers find, reach, carry, or order products.
Answer customer calls promptly and take product orders.
Check daily orders and establish production timelines and schedules.
Review product freshness and appearance, remove products by stale date, and ensure department standards are met.
Prepare products and determine their placement in the display case.
Promote and coordinate catering, including coordination with other departments, delivery, and setup.
Assign duties to part-time crew members as needed.
Review the day of the week for gross potential and plan for future sales weeks, events, and production.
Adjust pricing in the store computer system.
Train new employees and handle customer issues.
Follow sanitation procedures, keep the work area clean and neat, and adhere to personal hygiene, dress, company, and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Assume management duties when the Department Manager is absent.
Assist with inventory procedures; order products and supplies as needed.
Verify received products, post invoices, and keep records of outdates for credit.
Determine which products to use for sampling.
Assist in other store areas and perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.