Mission Statement
Silver City Food Cooperative strives to provide healthy food and products. We support local and organic growers/vendors in a responsible and sustainable manner and treat all with courtesy and respect.
Job Description:
Prepared Foods Assistant Manager
Job Summary:
The Prepared Foods Assistant Manager will work with the Department Manager, to oversee the daily operations of the Prepared Foods Department. They will openly and effectively communicate with department employees and the Prepared Foods manager to ensure a successful and high functioning department
Supervisory Responsibilities:
⦁ Train and/or oversee training for department employees
⦁ Manage inventory levels and purchasing of food and supplies
⦁Direct work and daily activities of department employees.
⦁ Implement strategies to maintain acceptable sales performance and productivity
⦁ Ensure department products meet the high standards of the Silver City Food Co-op, with a focus on organic, minimally processed, sustainably and ethically sourced
⦁ Maintain a variety of new and existing recipes for department production
⦁ Provide employee feedback in a conscious and effective manner, using a progressive and open communication style
Duties:
⦁ Ensure the department meets the needs of the customers with excellent department product levels and presentation, in a neat, clean and organized retail setting.
⦁ Oversee food preparation, ensuring compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene regulations.
⦁ Active participation in production of products
⦁ Monitor proper temperatures are maintained at all stages during product preparation
⦁ Ensure customer satisfaction, including addressing customer problems, in a diplomatic and courteous manner
⦁ Conduct routine inspection of equipment to ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards, communicate with general manager if corrective action or repair needed.
⦁ Performs other duties as assigned
⦁ Assists in quarterly inventories
Required Skills/Abilities
⦁ Strong supervisory and leadership skills
⦁ Excellent interpersonal skills
⦁ Superior time management skills
⦁ Growth mindset
⦁ Ability to work with and manage diverse groups of employees in a fair and equitable working environment
⦁ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
⦁ Ability to acquire Food Handling Manager Certification if not previously certified
⦁ Proficient with Food Cost/Recipe Cost concepts, and ability to price accurately
⦁ Interest in organic, sustainable, and ethically sourced ingredients
⦁ Curiosity and interest in creative food recipes and merchandising
Education and Experience
⦁ High school diploma or equipment
⦁ Previous restaurant/deli/foodservice experience required; some management experience preferred
⦁ Successful completion of food handlers certification
Physical Requirements
⦁ Prolonged periods of standing
⦁ Working in hot and cold environments
⦁ Must be able to lift 25 lbs on regular basis
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Silver City, NM 88061: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
