Hot Deli Cook Manager Trainee
About The Position
The Management Trainee (MT) Program is a structured, hands-on leadership development program designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career in retail and operations leadership. Through real operational experience, mentorship, and guided training, you’ll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business while developing the skills needed to lead teams, support store operations, and drive results. You’ll receive ongoing coaching and support throughout the program—you are not expected to know everything on day one. Executive and senior leadership mentorship. Job rotations across stores, Headquarters (HQ), Central Processing Units (CPU), and Distribution Centers (DC). Hands-on operational experience with structured guidance. Ongoing internal training and external retail learning opportunities, including flagship store visits. A clear path to broader leadership and management roles as the business grows. The trainee will undergo training and evaluations for 6 to 8 months. After the training period, qualified candidates will be directly assigned to a store and be responsible for the corresponding department SOP, product knowledge, planning, ordering, organization, employee management and all other supervisory duties.
Requirements
- Previous experience in related fields.
- Work in an environment with varying temperature and use equipment.
- Require lifting 25+ lbs objects and long periods of standing.
- Must be able to work at a flexible schedule (night, weekends & holidays) and relocate if necessary.
- Must be able to travel between different stores for training purposes.
- Capable of reading, analyzing, interpreting technical procedures and training materials.
- Able to speak, write, present, commute, and respond to information and questions.
- Great interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
- Commit to company values and customer services.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- At least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Familiar with inventory management programs, Microsoft Office, IT retail, or SAP are highly preferred.
- Bilingual English, Chinese, and Spanish is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the department's daily operation and meet the company standards.
- Work with the store management team to design store promotion plans and meet sales targets.
- Maintain product display, ensure freshness, and keep shelves fully-stocked.
- Order products based on on-hand inventory, promotion events, and delivery schedule.
- Receive poultry shipments and examine the quantity and quality.
- Control inventory movement (FIFO), including rotating product display, organizing freezer and cooler and directing physical inventory count.
- Familiar with local vendors and popular local products.
- Use label updating and price sign printing computer programs efficiently.
- Provide schedules to department employees and manage attendance.
- Work on Human Capital Management, including coaching, operational training, mentoring, and performance review.
- Maintain a safe and clean workplace.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% Company Match.
- Long-Term Service Award.
- Paid Time Off.
- Employee Discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
