Prepared Foods Manager

Company Description
At Linden Hills Co-op, we adhere to the following ends policies:

* Provide and promote healthful choices for our members and shoppers

* Provide, use and promote earth-friendly, sustainable products

* Encourage activism on sustainability, health and nutrition-related issues

* Build community within Linden Hills and neighboring communities.

The idea for a natural foods cooperative in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis’s Lakes district was first considered in 1975, by a small group of neighborhood residents interested in having access to organic, local and natural food. After a series of planning meetings and initial fundraising, a small space was secured and the new co-op opened on March 12, 1976. At the end of Linden Hills Co-op’s first fiscal year, $101.69 in profit was divided among the twenty-four founding members.

In the nearly 40 years since then, Linden Hills Co-op has moved and expanded its offerings four times while remaining the neighborhood’s primary grocer—“big enough to meet your needs; small enough to meet your neighbors.” With a full service deli, great selection of locally made and locally raised foods, many choices for different dietary needs, and a sunny indoor dining area, the co-op serves as a community gathering place—-with groceries.

To develop and articulate the vision and goals of the Prepared Foods Department, to provide a wide variety of natural foods that appeal to an ever-expanding population, and to supervise department staff in order to meet objectives for sales, margin, labor and customer service.  Supports the CEO’s goals and agendas for the Twin Cities Co-op Partners.

 
• Develop department budget in conjunction with the Store Director and the Financial Director.
   
• Analyze department profits and profit margins. 

 
• Control ordering, inventory, and quality of deli products from the following departments: Cheese, Deli, & Bakery.

 
• Ensure all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability. 

 
• Develop strategies to improve customer service drive store sales, and increase profitability.

 
• Ensure customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient.

 
• Forecast staffing needs and develops a recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas. Ensure that department equipment is in good working order.

 
• Develop and strengthen Linden Hills Prepared Foods relationship with TCCP commissary.

 
• Oversee ordering of TCCP commissary-produced food in bakery and deli.

 
• Work with commissary to ensure high quality in all products; monitor consistency, appearance, and proper handling. 

 
• Oversee all ordering and receiving, and Linden Hills kitchen production. 

 
• Maintain sanitary operations that meet or exceed Health Department standards. 

 
• Oversee recruitment and hiring of qualified applicants. 

 
• Develop and strengthen Linden Hills Prepared Foods relationship with TCCP commissary.

 
• Develop and oversee on-the-job training for staff. 

 
• Coach, counsel, evaluate and develop staff; provide performance management when necessary. 
  Organize department meetings. 
       

 
• Serve as a member of the management team. 

 
• Participate in management team meetings and other committees. 

 
• Perform other tasks as assigned.  Work cooperatively with other deli managers within the National Cooperative Grocers.

     Management & supervisory experience of food service, deli or restaurant staff (ideally
2+ years)

     Prefer experience cooking for restaurant, food service, caterer or deli (ideally 4+ years)

     Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

     Ability to clearly explain procedures and processes

     Attention to detail & organization skills

     Ability to project an outgoing, friendly image

     Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands

     Familiarity with natural foods

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged standing and walking

• Ability to perform continuous fine work and gripping with hands

• Corrected vision to enable reading small print

• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating

• Ability to lift 60 lbs. repeatedly, occasionally more

• Ability to work outdoors, sometimes under extreme temperature and weather conditions

• Clear spoken English and ability to perceive spoken voice clearly

We look forward to receiving your application!
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