Assistant Prepared Foods Manager - Downtown Store

City Market • Burlington, VT

63d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

City Market, Onion River Co-op is seeking an Assistant Prepared Foods Manager to manage the Prepared Foods department alongside the Prepared Foods Manager. The role oversees daily operations across the sandwich bar, hot and cold bars, grab-and-go cases, deli, cheeses, pastries, coffee and tea stations, and catering. It ensures prepared foods are produced to approved standards and are tasty, fresh, and attractive.

The Assistant Prepared Foods Manager supervises department employees and handles hiring, coaching and development, performance evaluations, and corrective action in accordance with City Market policies and procedures. The role upholds professionalism and customer service, supports employee development and quality control, contributes to profitability and operating-cost reduction, and helps foster a positive work environment. It works with the Prepared Foods Manager and Executive Chef to carry out department goals and plans, follows safety and other workplace policies, and supports City Market’s Global Ends, Values, Co-op Principles, and Diversity Statement.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical/culinary school, or a minimum of 5 years of professional food service experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of retail or related management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of kitchen management experience, including hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and developing staff.
• Knowledge of production-oriented kitchen operations.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.
• Certification in, or ability to demonstrate understanding of, necessary sanitation practices for a production-oriented food service establishment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Prepared Foods department alongside the Prepared Foods Manager.
• Oversee daily operations of the sandwich bar, hot and cold bars, grab-and-go cases, deli, cheeses, pastries, coffee and tea stations, and catering operations.
• Ensure prepared foods are produced to approved standards and are tasty, fresh, and attractive.
• Supervise employees, including hiring, coaching and development, performance evaluation, and corrective action in accordance with City Market policies and procedures.
• Maintain professionalism and high standards of customer service.
• Facilitate employee development and quality control, and contribute to profitability and operating-cost reduction.
• Contribute proactively to a positive work environment.
• Execute department goals and plans in collaboration with the Prepared Foods Manager and Executive Chef.
• Follow department and City Market policies and procedures, help create a safe working environment, and report safety concerns appropriately.
• Adhere to policies in the City Market Employee Guide and familiarize oneself with and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Support City Market’s Global Ends, Values, Co-op Principles, and Diversity Statement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Store discounts
• Free fitness classes
• Award-winning Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid volunteer time
• Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 6% match
• Spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree