Prepared Foods Assistant Team Leader

Good Food Holdings Companies•Seattle, WA

21h•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

As a key leader of our Prepared Foods & Cheese Departments (PF&CD), this position is responsible for assisting the Prepared Foods Team Leader with product management, food safety, quality control, merchandising, sales generation, gross margins, labor and general expense control, personnel development, guest service, and profitability within the PF&CD. This position is also responsible for the education of team members and guests in the areas of product selection, recipe ideas, and meal solutions. In partnership with the Prepared Foods Team Leader, provides leadership to PF&CD team members on a department wide basis.

Requirements

Minimum three years kitchen or restaurant environment experience required
two years supervisory experience of five or more team members in a food service environment required
Must possess a minimum of four years of guest service experience
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines a must
Sense of urgency required
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves
Proven ability to positively affect sales generation and manage expenses, including labor
Possesses strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP/Department of Health guidelines, gross profit, inventory and portion control, and labor percentages; proven experience working with each
Possesses effective merchandising and display skills
Ample experience with professional financial budgeting; proven success in meeting financial goals
Strong mathematical skills
Minimum beginning-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Possesses comprehensive product information with a proven history of using knowledge to train team members and best service guests
Demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations, and culinary skills
Possesses a genuine passion for food
Strong leadership skills; proven success as a team leader and member; proven history of personnel development
Ability to effectively delegate and follow-through
Exceptional guest service skills
Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills required; effective written communication skills necessary
Demonstrates an interest in learning; possesses a strong interest in food and related products
Proven ability to interact and perform all job responsibilities with professionalism and confidentiality essential
Proven ability to meet attendance requirements, dependable
Able to lift and carry 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Serve Safe Certified

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains product displays that create an exciting marketplace; strives to develop displays that pique guest interest and impact guest buying trends. Oversees the merchandising of product and ensures all department merchandising is consistent with company guidelines, expectations, and approved merchandising plans.
Ensures effective ordering of all products for the PF&CD; maintains product inventory at a level that promotes effective sales merchandising and maximizes sales growth. Coordinates with Prepared Foods Team Leaders at alternate store locations to consolidate direct orders, thereby reducing out-of-stocks, excessive inventory, and freight costs.
Participates in determining order quantities and verifying cost of goods. Assumes primary responsibility for store-level vendor relations, including in-store daily operations and meetings.
Assists the Prepared Foods Team Leader with determining product selections; performs category management functions as assigned by the Prepared Foods Team Leader or as needed.
Works with the Kitchen Manager to ensure ingredients and products are available and on-hand for daily and weekly production.
Consistently achieves all food preparation guidelines, including full compliance with established recipe program; ensures prepared food consistency and portion control.
Ensures all mis-picks, damaged goods, and credits are processed and managed within established guidelines.
Demonstrates effective inventory control, thereby minimizing unnecessary cost associated with excessive inventory, including supplies.
Verifies correct invoice billing, including confirmation through the weekly general ledger, and PF&CD receiving log sheets; ensures accurate receiving procedures are achieved; follows-up and resolves inaccurate billing; ensures the Accounts Payable Team Member is alerted to discrepancies between shipping document amount and invoice amount; ensures the Prepared Foods & Cheese Coordinator is alerted to variances from vendor quoted or anticipated product cost and invoiced amount.
Assists the Prepared Foods Team Leader in achieving the lowest cost of goods for the highest quality products; assesses product quality and provides timely feedback; keeps the Prepared Foods Team Leader informed of vendor price increases on approved products.
Ensures all outdated products are pulled, recorded, and discarded from PF&CD sales areas on a daily basis; determines proper replacement product quantities and promptly prepares in compliance within established guidelines.
Assumes responsibility and management of shrink; reports shrink to Prepared Foods Team Leader.
Ensures effective informational and price point signing is posted for all products; assists the Prepared Foods Team Leader in developing effective product descriptions and establishing correct verbiage for all related signs/materials.
Establishes and manages stocking standards that ensure high product quality, including established rotation procedures. Incorporates cleaning with stocking and rotation requirements.
Effectively plans and performs physical inventory on a quarterly basis, or as needed.
In the absence of the Prepared Foods Team Leader, assumes primary responsibility of PF&CD.
Determines daily projects and activities of department team members; ensures daily tasks and assignments are accomplished correctly and in a timely manner.
Effectively manages department operations to achieve sales goals and general expense budgets; assists Prepared Foods Team Leader with maintaining pricing to achieve budgeted gross profit goals.
In the absence of the Prepared Foods Team Leader, writes Prepared Foods work schedule; effectively allocates labor to accomplish operational goals, best service guests, and achieve labor budget.
Adheres to an established supply budget; obtains spending approval from the Prepared Foods Team Leader and Store Director Team for expenses outside of normal parameters.
Adheres to company guidelines regarding prevention of internal and external loss, including risk management, accident prevention/safety awareness, and loss prevention.
Maintains sales floor, cooler, and freezer in a safe, clean, and organized manner; stores products in a manner that allows easy access to back stock.
Participates in Prepared Foods staff meetings and store staff meetings as required.
Effectively uses telephone, paging, and voice mail systems in a professional manner.
Uses work-related equipment correctly under manufacturer guidelines.
Ensures the safety, cleanliness, and proper working order of equipment in Prepared Foods.
Adheres to all food safety and sanitation requirements. Consistently demonstrates knowledge of HACCP and Department of Health provisions, shares knowledge with team members for the purpose of training.
Serve Safe Certified.
Effectively builds and maintains morale, provides motivation and feedback, fosters a cohesive, productive team.
Assists the Prepared Foods Team Leader with recruitment and hiring of PF&CD non-supervisory team members, including active recruitment of potential department team members (e.g., communicates with local schools, businesses, and organizations, and networks within the community and industry). At all times, ensures an ample qualified group of candidates is identified, available, and interested in joining our team.
Assists the Prepared Foods Team Leader with department team member relations, including team member training, performance appraisals, coaching, counseling, and corrective action; leads succession planning and actively participates in staff recognition and retention programs.
Oversees PF&CD team member productivity and subsequent benchmarks.
In partnership with the Prepared Foods Team Leader, conducts PF&CD training and team member performance evaluations.
Leads by example, provides team members with clear expectations and timely feedback.
Effectively delegates and follows-up with team members.
Actively leads and participates in product promotions/focuses and community events.
Provides team members with information necessary to their positions; actively communicates; works to involve and educate all team members.
Contributes to a productive, enjoyable work environment; fosters working relationships that promote positive team morale. Effectively utilizes the Company’s Open Door and Conflict Resolution programs as needed. Gives and receives input/feedback in a solution-based manner.
Successfully manages team member conflict and resolution; provides coaching and counseling.
Actively shares our company’s vision with team members and guests.
Actively develops team members; leads team members in career pathing and personal development; prepares team members for advancement/promotion.
Immediately greets all guests; demonstrates genuine enthusiasm and sincerity; customizes approach to meet guest needs and build rapport. Works to create guest loyalty through individualized service.
Anticipates guest needs and questions related to products; completes industry-related reading and self-education activities required to remain knowledgeable and current in areas of responsibility, including product knowledge (e.g., product tasting, cutting-edge trends, product use research, and vocabulary development). Effectively follows through with guests, including item requests, questions, and concerns.
Actively seeks out product knowledge and adheres to approved product sampling methods and expectations; presents product knowledge in a positive, appealing manner that promotes increased sales and best serves the guest.
Effectively shifts-gears to meet guest needs; moves with ease from greeting to providing product information, up-selling, closing the sale, thanking guests and inviting them back. Effectively assesses guests’ needs and appropriately suggests products. Offers guests opportunities to interact with products.
Develops customer base by providing excellent guest service throughout the store; effectively secures the assistance of other store personnel as needed.
Readily provides guests information on store layout, services, and activities (e.g., promotions and special products).
Ensures all guest and other phone inquiries are handled with appropriate telephone etiquette, effectively providing consistent, friendly, and efficient service.
Trains PF&CD team members on guest service expectations and techniques; ensures guest service expectations are consistently achieved on a department-wide basis.
Maintains PF&CD area in a clean, organized, guest-friendly manner; consistently provides guests a professional, upbeat atmosphere.
Upholds all Metropolitan Market policies and procedures; adheres to all applicable local, state, and federal laws; adheres to applicable UFCW Union contract provisions.
Performs all job responsibilities with professionalism and appropriate discretion/confidentiality as determined by the Company’s policies, procedures, and expectations; acts accordingly at all times while representing the Company (including activities/functions away from the store location).
Consistently presents a professional personal image, including impeccable execution of the Company’s General Dress Guideline/Uniform Standards and Professional Image Standards.
Adheres to workplace cleanliness and personal hygiene standards.
Works a flexible schedule as required by business needs.
Achieves Metropolitan Market attendance requirements.
Identifies opportunities for enhancement or improvement of processes/systems. Communicates promptly to the Prepared Foods Team Leader, Store Director Team, and/or Prepared Foods & Cheese Coordinator. Recommends/implements solutions as appropriate.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Prepared Foods Team Leader, Store Director Team, and/or Prepared Foods & Cheese Coordinator.
Utilize a variety of specific job-related equipment as needed or assigned by a qualified, appropriate manager or supervisor.