Kitchen Trainer

Harmons Grocery • West Valley City, UT

298d • $73,032 - $73,032

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to keep Harmons kitchen departments above the competition by training new managers and associates on Harmons standards and operations. This person will set the example; supporting and implementing the vision of the Kitchen Better Basics team. This person will also analyze data and reports; identifying opportunities for improvement. They will build relationships with store associates, customers, and vendors and provide exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required, and some college education is preferred
• Five years of kitchen department experience preferred
• Current Food Handler's Permit
• Must have an expert knowledge of and enjoy working with and handling kitchen department products
• Must have exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Ability to implement products and programs for the future and gain support of the team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and balance friendliness with efficiency and maintain focus
• A good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, email, and the internet
• Excellent knowledge of Harmons food safety policies and procedures
• Ability to utilize job-related computer systems and standard office equipment
• Must have the ability to advocate, analyze, and understand technology to be effective personally and have an impact on business performance
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with and manage diverse groups of people
• Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
• Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your team
• Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized analytical skills and techniques
• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaboratively
• Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Responsible for training new department managers; follow up on and assist new managers in completing S.T.A.R. Training
• Provides Kitchen Managers with the tools to ensure the quality, freshness, product assortment, and inventory levels of all products and services the kitchen department provides are maintained
• Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
• Analyzes DOMO and Jolt reports for the kitchen departments and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Executes, communicates, and ensures proper implementation of sales and merchandising plans
• Supports and educates, striving to achieve operational goals and a remarkable customer experience
• Builds and maintains relationships with store associates, Store Directors, and outside vendors
• Responsible for driving promotions and incentives based on sales goals
• Responsible for identifying and communicating training material update needs with the People Department
• Assists with plans for holiday sales and seasonal items and sets
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Sets a professional and positive example to others
• Communicates openly and frequently with Store Directors and Director of Kitchen Operations
• Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained
• Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team
• Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to Kitchen Managers regarding their performance and areas of improvement; assesses Kitchen Managers' performance
• Promptly addresses or shares associates' concerns and/or grievances with their Store Director
• Assists with quarterly inventory of all kitchen products as needed
• Follows established company policies and procedures

Benefits

• $73,032.66 PER YEAR - Bonus Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED