Deli Supervisor (full-time, open availability ...

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionAt Valley Natural Foods, we're passionate about fresh, made from scratch food and supporting our local community. We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Deli Supervisor to oversee our deli operations. If you're a leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and loves serving high-quality, delicious food, we want to meet you!Why You'll Love Working Here:Competitive pay and benefitsA supportive, inclusive workplace that values diverse abilities and strengthsOpportunities for professional development and growthA store discount to fuel your passion for natural, organic, and local foodsYour Role as a Deli Supervisor: As a Deli Supervisor, you will oversee daily deli operations, ensuring every customer enjoys a high-quality experience. You'll lead a team, manage production schedules, and ensure that all food safety and sanitation standards are met. You'll foster teamwork, promote excellence, and be a role model for outstanding customer service.What You'll Do:Supervise and lead deli staff to ensure efficient, high-quality operationsPrepare, serve, and oversee fresh, high-quality food items in line with our standardsManage inventory, ordering, and production schedules to optimize operations and minimize wasteEnsure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation practicesTrain, coach, and develop deli staff to enhance skills and performanceFoster teamwork and promote a positive, inclusive work environmentHandle customer feedback and resolve issues promptly to ensure customer satisfactionWhat We're Looking For:Leadership experience in food service, retail, or hospitality requiredStrong understanding of natural and local foodsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsProven ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environmentCommitment to food safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement RequirementsMandatory Qualifications:Previous supervisory experience (1-3+ years)Previous professional cooking experience (1 to 3+ years)Previous customer service experience; high ethical standards with personal integrityDetail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business.English proficiency. Strong organizational and communication skills (spoken, listening, & written)Ability to meet deadlines, coordinate projects and work varied hours and days.Ability to influence others, drive innovation and change while confronting and resolving conflict positively.Demonstrated objectivity, neutrality, and calmness under pressure and timely follow-through to commitments.Proficiency in MS OfficeRegular, predictable attendanceHigh level of understanding of: HACCP, MN Department of health regulations and Department of Agriculture sanitation regulations. Preferred Qualifications:3-5+ years previous supervisory experiencePrevious accountability for merchandising, budgeting, and sales targetsHigh level understanding how to readunderstand financial statement relating to marginspricing Previous experience in delicatering environment with previous experience in menu planning, ordering and price negotiation.Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.A.S. in Culinary Arts or related fieldPrevious experience in retail, groceryco-ops, natural foods, or related industryPhysical Demands:Ability to liftpushpullcarry 50+ pounds regularly.Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time.Close-to-general range visual acuity to evaluate and interact in working environment and focus on andor read data and words on a computer monitor for extended periods of time.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.Constant exposure to working in refrigeratedfrozen and hothumid environments.Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required.Ability to be exposed to, work with, and directly handle dietary allergies including, but not limited to gluten, wheat and flours; dairy and soy; meats and shellfish; peanuts and tree nutsAbility to work safely with cooking equipment and sanitation supplies.Reports To: Deli, Meat & Seafood ManagerSupervises: Kitchen Crew, Meat Crew, Juice Bar Crew, Production and Prep CooksDepartment, Status and Salary: Deli, Full Time, Non-Exempt (At-Will)Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies AdaptabilityFlexibilityDependability CommunicationListening Skills Customer ServiceCustomer Focus IntegrityEthics Sense of UrgencyProductivity TeamworkInterpersonal Skills Work EnvironmentSafetyJob Knowledge Position Specific Competencies CreativityInnovationDecision MakingJudgmentLeadership Managing ConflictManaging Performance Sales GoalsProduct Knowledge The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN's Employment at Will Law.Salary Description $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Created: 2025-02-22