Kitchen Lead

Earth Fare•Columbia, SC

2d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

At Earth Fare Our Team Members ensure that our customers’ visit to our store is fulfilling, having had all their questions answered and their shopping needs met. We hope that each customer leaves with a sense of having experienced community, knowing that we are excited to see them again soon. Earth Fare’s Mission is helping people live healthy lives. Our Team Members guide our customers to select not only healthy food they can trust, but products for wellbeing and the household that are held to the same high standards as all of the food on our shelves. Kitchen Lead Contributions Staff Development: Supports Team Lead in coaching, training, and developing Team Members in the Prepared Foods Department. Maintains a positive and professional work environment. Clearly defines and communicates expectations through punch lists and communication logs. Production: Supervises and participates in the production of in-house prepared foods, ensuring proper presentation and display of high-quality, pre-made items. Maintains consistent quality control standards. Operational Tasks: Responsible for ordering and receiving deliveries; scheduling; reviewing daily and weekly sales and movement reports, shrink reports, and emails; responding accordingly; and conducting monthly department inventory. Merchandising: Develops and maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines and standards. Department Conditions: Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department, including all fixtures, storage areas, work stations, freezers, and coolers.

Requirements

Previous experience in prepared foods, kitchen operations, or food service required; leadership or lead experience preferred
Understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and proper food handling procedures
Strong communication, organization, time management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to coach, train, and positively influence Team Members while maintaining accountability
Passion for natural and organic foods and alignment with Earth Fare’s mission and values

Responsibilities

Supports Team Lead in coaching, training, and developing Team Members in the Prepared Foods Department.
Maintains a positive and professional work environment.
Clearly defines and communicates expectations through punch lists and communication logs.
Supervises and participates in the production of in-house prepared foods, ensuring proper presentation and display of high-quality, pre-made items.
Maintains consistent quality control standards.
Responsible for ordering and receiving deliveries; scheduling; reviewing daily and weekly sales and movement reports, shrink reports, and emails; responding accordingly; and conducting monthly department inventory.
Develops and maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines and standards.
Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department, including all fixtures, storage areas, work stations, freezers, and coolers.