HOT DELI LEAD

PAQ INC. FOOD 4 LESS•Stockton, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hot Deli Lead supports the Store Director in leading the preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes, supervising hot deli staff, and ensuring efficient deli operations. This role requires culinary skills, assisting in menu planning, and maintaining high food quality standards and deli cleanliness.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, deli operations, food safety standards, and menu planning.
Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety.
Familiarity with different types of cooking products, ingredients, and recipes.
Strong culinary skills, leadership, team management, inventory management, and effective communication.
Precision in measuring ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring the quality and appearance of the dish.
Efficiently managing time to complete cooking tasks and meet production schedules.
Ability to lead and inspire a team, create innovative dishes, manage deli operations efficiently, and maintain high standards under pressure.
Ability to adapt to changing situations, manage multiple demands, and work effectively with diverse personalities.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as cooking, customer service, and cleaning.
Flexibility to adjust to changes in the cooking environment, such as new recipes, equipment, or customer demands.
Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Performing repetitive motions, such as preparing food, mixing ingredients, and operating equipment.
Regular bending, stooping, and reaching to access ingredients and place items on stoves and ovens.
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks that require precise movements, such as slicing vegetables, plating dishes, and packaging products.
Working in a hot environment due to stoves, ovens, and other cooking equipment. Ability to tolerate variations in temperature and handle hot items safely.
Good vision to ensure the quality and appearance of dishes, read labels and recipes, and operate equipment safely.
Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Over five years of experience in a deli environment is preferred.
Previous experience in retail is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and cooking of a wide range of complex, high-quality dishes.
Implement new recipes and menu items.
Supervise and train deli staff, ensuring high standards of performance and professionalism.
Manage deli inventory, including ordering supplies and managing stock levels.
Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
Monitor food inventory and report any shortages or issues to the store director.
Maintain clean and orderly food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils, ensuring sanitation, health, and safety standards are followed.
Ensure quality standards by following the FIFO (First In, First Out) methodology.
Determine cooking priorities and production schedules.
Lead inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
Follow strict sanitation and food safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hygienic cooking environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.