Deli Evening Lead Full Time and/or Part Time

Mackenthun's Fine Foods • Minnetrista, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deli Evening Lead supports the Deli Department Manager and Assistant Manager in department operations and profitability. The role includes assisting with team leadership and training, managing products and inventory, performing deli work, and helping maintain department cleanliness, sanitation, and customer service. The schedule includes evenings and weekends, with availability described as evenings, weekends, and flexible.

Requirements

• Two years of retail deli experience required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not necessary.
• Clearly speak, read, and write English.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Windows operating system computer skills, including Google Workspace.
• Honesty and dependability, with the ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Interest in selling food and willingness to learn about the characteristics and qualities of the company’s products and services, particularly Mackenthun’s Signature items.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training, motivating, and leading the Deli team, and provide feedback as needed.
• Communicate with the Deli Manager, monitor employee performance, and assist with annual performance reviews.
• Order products; manage inventory; merchandise, rotate, and restock products; organize back stock; and communicate with suppliers and vendors as needed.
• Receive and fill customer orders, prepare deli products, and fill display cases.
• Maintain product freshness and wholesomeness.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of the department, equipment, and fixtures.
• Provide department supervision as needed to support excellent customer service and individual and team productivity.
• Minimize department losses related to improper product handling or storage, damage, and spoilage.
• Assist in other departments when needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); employer-paid life insurance; long- and short-term disability; hospital, critical illness, and accident coverage; paid vacation and holidays; and sick and safe time.
• Part-time employees: earned safe and sick time.
• Shift differentials for working Sundays and holidays.
• 10% discount at Mackenthun’s locations, including The Cove.
• Referral bonuses.
• Dietitian services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED