Specialty Cheese Team Leader

Ensures specialty cheeses are prepared and displayed according to Company standards. Assists with catering orders as needed. Ensures food safety and Company guidelines are being followed properly.

Responsibilities

Ensures specialty cheeses are prepared and displayed according to Company standards; Assists with catering orders as needed; Ensures food safety and Company guidelines are being followed properly; Works in conjunction with upper management to train and develop partners, schedule, plan, assign, and direct work; Supports upper management with the review of historical data regarding sales, ads and promotions; Co-manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels; May review profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data with department manager; Indirectly responsible for maintaining and improving sales performance, financial results, public relations, product quality, and work standards; Enforces quality control and food safety standards and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly; Makes fine judgements about aroma, flavor, taste, texture, and color to inspect prepared foods for quality; Helps with slicing, weighing, packaging, and labeling specialty cheeses and other related products; Assists with preparing catering and delivery orders; Checks inventory on trucks, unloads products, and ensures accuracy of inventory, product ordering, and associated paperwork; Promotes product sales through suggestive selling initiatives and appealing product displays; Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions and taking orders by phone and in person; Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED and one or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education; Minimum of 18 years of age; Food Handler certification; Manager Food Safety certification; Intermediate knowledge of deli department operations; Intermediate knowledge of in-store ordering machine and inventory management processes; Basic knowledge of scheduling software systems; Ability to lead and motivate others; Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners in written and verbal form; Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment; Ability to operate a manual or electric pallet jack; Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a slicer, deep fryer, bailer, etc.; Ability to work with objects with sharp edges such as knives, box cutters, etc.; Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools; Ability to learn new technology systems, methods, and processes; Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays; Attendance at work is required

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage; Paid time off; 401(k) plan with Company contribution; Exclusive employee discounts; Scholarships and educational support; Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area