Asst Dept Manager - Food Svc

Albertsons Companies•Olympia, WA

10h•$22 - $28

About The Position

The Assistant Department Manager supports the food service department’s daily operations and helps lead, train, and mentor crew members. The role prepares and merchandises delicatessen products, supports ordering and inventory, helps plan staffing and work, maintains product freshness and displays, and promotes guest service and product knowledge. Work is primarily in a kitchen environment and involves food preparation, cleaning, and use of food-service equipment. The store is open seven days a week, and the position may require weekend, holiday, and shift work. The role requires joining a labor union and maintaining a current State Food Handler’s Permit.

Requirements

Department operations experience or equivalent education sufficient to understand the nature of every position within the department.
Ability to learn basic knowledge of department products, including willingness to taste and evaluate delicatessen products.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures for proper handling of knives and other food service equipment.
Strong work ethic, ability to follow instructions and procedures, and effective time-management skills.
Math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, following recipes, completing sales transactions, and calculating discounts.
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally and courteously with guests, crew members, store management, corporate sales managers, and leadership; includes answering telephone calls and using the in-store intercom system.
Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and detergents without allergic reaction.
Ability to work around food ingredients, produce, and spices without allergic reaction.
Must be at least 18 years old due to equipment use and work environment.
Must maintain a current State Food Handler’s Permit.
Must join a labor union.

Responsibilities

Participate in, train, and mentor food service crew members so they can demonstrate, educate guests about, and sell delicatessen products.
Prepare delicatessen products, including salads and entrées; slice meat and cheese; fry and roast chicken; and package, price, label, and merchandise products according to department and company procedures.
Assist with crew leadership by planning and assigning work, coaching, providing training, administering discipline when needed, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Conduct daily shift huddles to communicate sales goals and reinforce guest service expectations with department crew members.
Assist with writing and placing orders for products and supplies; check in deliveries; and date, stock, and organize dry storage and coolers.
Assist with writing daily plans and weekly work schedules that anticipate business needs.
Rotate merchandise and maintain displays to meet the freshness guarantee.
Assist with validation, item authorization, sign making, and department-related point-of-sale maintenance.
Ensure displays are properly stocked.
Maintain accurate records of damaged or spoiled merchandise according to company procedures.
Comply with food and workplace safety rules and regulations.
Maintain the safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of the work area and equipment.
Develop product knowledge across departments to answer guest questions and provide informative merchandise details.
Stay informed about weekly specials, coupons, and other company promotions.
Cultivate a team-oriented work environment that promotes collaboration and cooperation.