Deli Manager-In-Training-Open Availabililty-Cosentino's Price Chopper #285 900 W Foxwood Dr. Raymore Mo. 64083

Cosentino's Food Stores • Raymore, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist customers in their shopping experience by leading the Deli team in a way that not only promotes growth for the company, but also results in a team that delivers the product and service Cosentino’s customers have come to expect. This position is an understudy of the Deli Manager and Perishable Manager.

Requirements

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for deliveries.
• At least one year of experience in Catering, to include experience in networking, coordination, preparation, event design, and event staging.
• At least 1 year of formal culinary experience or a degree in Culinary Arts or Management from an accredited school or university.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in general food service or hospitality management, to include direct supervision of greater than 10 employees.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of the activities of other members of the deli team in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful.
• Clearly communicate to team members the goals that have been set for the department, then implement plans to reach the set goals.
• Promote a positive overall team atmosphere that includes cooperation and teamwork, high morale, positive interpersonal interactions and communications, and recognition for a job well done.
• Assist in conducting effective interviews to hire the highest quality candidates for the deli team.
• Provide effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improved individual and team performance.
• Assist with addressing employee relations issues and, if needed, effectively work with the Store Director and/or Human Resource team to resolve issues.
• Manage labor costs in a way that successfully balances the customer’s need for service and the company’s need to closely monitor expenses.
• Practice effective inventory management by counting and verifying merchandise against invoices and inspecting deliveries against for shortages, damages and quality.
• Procure items from suppliers and notify Deli Manager of any special inventory needs in a timely manner.
• Know and practice rotation procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitored.
• Enforce strict quality control measures of all deli product put out in cases, hot lines and other areas of the deli.
• Know and practice appropriate portion control in deli production and service.
• Know and promote ads and specials to increase department sales and profits.
• Promote department sales by suggesting additional products, offering samples to customers and demonstrating effective merchandising techniques.
• Know the location of the items in your department so you can accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
• Know and implement the Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
• Know, comply with, and ensure the team complies with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Ensure the department is always clean, fully stocked and creatively merchandised.
• Demonstrate the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Demonstrate the basic math and reading skills required for the position.
• Efficiently and accurately prepare, package and label products for sale to customers.
• Practice open communication with store management team regarding any issues in the deli department.
• Ensure all coolers, freezers and preparation areas are clean and set up in advance for deliveries.
• Quickly unload incoming shipments and neatly stock them in their designated areas without damaging merchandise.
• Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.

What This Job Offers

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