Prepared Foods Manager - Catering

City Market•Burlington, VT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

City Market, Onion River Co-op is seeking an Prepared Foods Manager - Catering who is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Prepared Foods Catering Department, as well as supporting the South End and Downtown Prepared Foods Managers. This position is also responsible for booking & coordinating catering orders, invoice preparation, billing & reconciliation, and leading the production of orders. The Prepared Foods Manager - Catering supervises employees and is responsible for hiring, coaching and development, performance evaluation, and corrective action for department employees, in accordance with City Market policies and procedures. This position maintains the highest standard of professionalism and customer service, facilitates employee development, quality control, profitability, and operating-cost reduction, and contributes proactively towards a positive work environment. Do you have an interest in local food systems and providing a wide variety of local, organic, and conventional products at a fair price? Do you want to help engage the community with the Co-op’s mission and happenings? How about helping shape the future of the Co-op? If you are interested in working for a community-owned business and playing an active role in our vibrant local food system, then we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ retail or related management experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience developing and implementing budgets and adhering to labor cost requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from Technical/Culinary School preferred
Minimum 10 years of professional food service management experience
Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily operations of the Prepared Foods Catering Department
Supporting the South End and Downtown Prepared Foods Managers
Booking & coordinating catering orders
Invoice preparation, billing & reconciliation
Leading the production of orders
Supervising employees, including hiring, coaching and development, performance evaluation, and corrective action
Maintaining the highest standard of professionalism and customer service
Facilitating employee development, quality control, profitability, and operating-cost reduction
Contributing proactively towards a positive work environment
Ensuring execution of department goals and plans
Following all department and City Market policies and procedures
Creating a safe working environment and reporting safety concerns appropriately
Adhering to all policies as outlined in the City Market Employee Guide
Familiarizing and adhering to the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Supporting City Market’s Global Ends, Values, Co-op Principles, and Diversity Statement
Performing other duties as assigned