Prepared Foods Assistant Manager

The Belfast Community Co-op is looking for an Assistant Prepared Foods Manager to assist in the growth of the department. The ideal candidate is skilled at developing, implementing, and maintaining systems, is solution-oriented, and is an effective communicator and leader.  Belfast Community Co-op’s mission is to bring locally sourced, reasonably priced, organic and natural products to all while fostering an environment where everyone is truly welcome. 

This is a Full Time position, 30+ hours weekly. The starting wage is $23.00 hourly.

The Prepared Foods Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting in oversight of all aspects of the department, which includes the kitchen, café, cheese, and bakery. Responsibilities include assisting with the recruitment, training, and supervision of all department workers; ensuring all food safety standards are met; overseeing the production and execution of prepared hot and cold food items; and assisting with monitoring the financial performance of all arms of the department. This position works closely with the Prepared Foods Manager in planning and strategizing for future growth and opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Personnel management
• Food safety
• Food production
• Department oversight
• Merchandising and Programming
• Customer Service
• Financial Management
• Leadership

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL WORKERS

• Provides exceptional customer service to internal & external customers, both in person & via phone:
• Responds promptly and honestly to customer inquiries
• Greets customers with a smile and friendly demeanor
• Communicates respectfully
• Wears any required uniform (nametag, apron, chef coat, etc.) so as to be easily identifiable to customers and able to work safely (hair covering, closed toed shoes, etc.)
• Asks for help from co-workers and provides help to customers and co-workers as needed.
• Works efficiently and safely
• Takes initiative and works as a part of a team
• Approaches work with a positive attitude
• Collaborates with others to find solutions and accepts solutions once determined
• Continues to learn and develop knowledge as it relates to the position, co-op, and industry
• Demonstrates regular and dependable attendance
• Follows department procedures and SOPs

----Belfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits include:

• Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity Share
• Generous Store Discount
• In-Store Charge Account
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid/Earned Vacation Time
• Retirement Account with Employer Matching
• Regular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness Items
• CSA/Farmers Market Reimbursement
• Education Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work)
• Professional Development & Continual Training Opportunities

Full Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including::

• Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance Plans
• HSA plans with Matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Minimum:

• Demonstrated skill communicating verbally and in writing
• Previous leadership experience
• Kitchen/prepared foods experience
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks based on external indicators.
• Holds safety certifications or able to obtain one upon hire
• Ability to interpret and adjust recipes based on need for volume
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability communicate effectively in a high-volume work environment
• Basic computer skills such as typing and navigation
• Familiarity with portion control and shrink management

Preferred:

• Can understand and explain financial concepts
• Experience leading a large team towards a shared goal
• Retail food or restaurant management experience
• Experience with recipe and menu development
• Experience with food costing software and electronic inventory systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (in a usual workday)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel, and for fine manipulation. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires frequent interaction with the public, in person and over the telephone.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than the “at will” relationship.

The Belfast Community Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.