Prepared Foods Assistant Manager

1 week ago


Santa Cruz, California, United States New Leaf Community Markets Full time
Job Title: Prepared Foods Assistant Manager

Join New Leaf Community Markets, a leading grocery store chain, as a Prepared Foods Assistant Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the Prepared Foods department, ensuring high-quality products, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with the Prepared Foods Manager to manage department staff, including scheduling, coaching, and development.
  • Assist in maintaining department conditions, ensuring all areas are stocked, rotated, and faced according to merchandising standards.
  • Order Prepared Foods products according to anticipated sales and seasonal needs.
  • Train staff to write orders and production schedules consistent with department goals and standards.
  • Develop and maintain teamwork among department staff.
  • Ensure customer special orders are accurately placed and delivered.
  • Receives and unloads merchandise, checks quality, count, and condition, and communicates any issues to management and merchandising team.
  • Stocks and rotates products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
  • Maintains the organization, rotation, and cleanliness of back stock areas.
  • Assists customers with product selection, shares product knowledge, and makes recommendations based on customer needs.
  • Wraps, weighs, and prices products according to department policy.
  • Processes customers' made-to-order items accurately and expeditiously.
  • Assists with food preparation and production.
  • Partners with department manager to plan, lead, and analyze the monthly perishable inventory.
  • Demonstrates a solid knowledge of products in the store and industry trends, and shares this knowledge with staff.
  • Works with department manager to meet labor and margin goals and schedule department accordingly.
Requirements:
  • Previous food service, retail, or grocery management experience required.
  • Knowledge of retail grocery Prepared Foods, Deli, or food production department and/or similar restaurant, café, or food industry experience required.
  • Entry to mid-level computer proficiency required. Experience with Excel and inventory software preferred.
  • Skills to manage financial results, including labor, sales, and profit margin.
Why Work at New Leaf Community Markets?
  • Amazing benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 25 hours a week.
  • Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands.
  • Paid parental leave available.
  • Lifestyle scheduling.
  • Public transport benefits.
  • Paid community service hours.
  • 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations.


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