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This job expired on December 18, 2018

Assistant Deli Manager Isla Vista Food Co-op

  • Date Posted October 19, 2018
  • Location ISLA VISTA, CA
  • Category Culinary
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is more than just a grocery store! We are the hub of a cooperative community, empowering its members by providing them with products, services, and information to sustain it. Our strong networks within our community allow us to succeed financially in order to provide our employees with fair wages and robust benefits, as well as give back to our mission-aligned community partners.

Our mission as a natural and organic foods consumer cooperative, is to provide the residents of Isla Vista and neighboring communities of Santa Barbara County with reasonably priced foods, products and services that promote a healthier lifestyle and environment. The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is an economic alternative founded on cooperative business principles and values that are practiced in our operating as well as through our governance policies.
 
Our predominately local and in-season produce department provides critical financial support to farmers who are members of the Santa Barbara community. The result is that we get the freshest and most delicious produce available for our Deli which feeds hundreds of community members each day, helping us break yet another link in the corporate food chain. Job description
  • Job Title: Assistant Deli Manager (ADM)
  • Starting Wage: $14 - $15 per hour, Depending on Experience
  • Hours: 30-40 hours/week, Full-Time Position
  • Availability: 4 Weekdays and at least 1 Weekend Day (6 to 8 hour shifts)
  • Benefits: 20% Employee Discount, Health, Vision & Dental Coverage, Paid Vacation and Annual Employee Profit Share
  • Qualifications: 1+ year of previous food prep and/or supervisory experience is preferred, however culinary experience is not required. Our Deli is a "cold kitchen" and we are willing to train the right person on the basic food prep skills needed for this position. Must love good food!


POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Deli Manager (ADM) works with the Deli Manager and the rest of Deli Team to ensure that the I.V Food Co-op Grab and Go coolers are consistently stocked with beautiful, delicious, and nutritious foods that accommodate various dietary needs.  The ADM works closely with the Produce Department to showcase healthy, local, organic ingredients in prepared foods unique to the Co-op, including; seasonal sandwiches, wraps, hummus, spreads, salads, raw desserts, and smoothies. 
 

Along with the Deli Manger, the Assistant Deli Manager maintains direct oversight of Deli Workers  and daily operations. The position requires working efficiently and creatively in a small space with others while maintaining a positive attitude.  The ADM position is physically demanding, requiring long periods of standing, frequent bending, repetitive motions, and working creatively in a small space with others. Teamwork is an essential part of every shift. 
 

The ADM actively engages in learning about various aspects of natural foods, food preparation, and nutrition and is expected to make contributions to the knowledge base of the department; participates in analyses of department systems; and assists in recipe creation. 
 

The ADM demonstrates ownership over the Co-op’s Mission and Purpose by meeting the following requirements and performing the following duties in cooperation with fellow Deli Workers, Crew Members, and Management.
 

General Responsibilities

  • Execute all production duties with high efficiency; 
  • Maintain direct oversight of Deli Workers and department workflow;
  • Oversee general functioning of the Deli along with the Deli Manager;
  • Contribute to recipe development; and
  • Assist the Deli Manager as needed.

 

Personnel

  • Direct Deli Workers in a variety of tasks;
  • Review and maintain Communication Logs; and
  • Facilitate communication between Deli Manager and Deli Workers, including:
    • Maintain communication with the Deli Manager, including weekly meetings and frequent, informal check-ins;
    • Provide hands-on experience and perspective necessary for the DM to assess effectiveness of systems;
    • Cary out required tasks to help implement new systems and improve old ones with Deli Workers;
    • Disseminate notes and expectations from the Deli Manager to the Deli Workers;
    • Troubleshoot issues like shift times, staffing, scheduling, equipment problems, communication breakdowns, and general cooperation; and
    • Report Deli Worker concerns and performance issues to the Deli Manager.

 

Operations

  • Implement, maintain, and oversee cleaning, safety and sanitation protocols;
  • Monitor the safe use and maintenance of Deli equipment; and
  • Evaluate daily priorities and re-prioritize them as needed.

 

Administrative Duties

  • Make Inventory Adjustments;
  • Code invoices;
  • Schedule Deli Workers when Deli Manager is on vacation;
  • Assess stock on hand and place orders in absence of the Deli Manager;
  • Analyze Production Schedule notes and update Production trigger-batch sheet as needed;
  • Review sales information;
  • Communicate with Produce Department; and
  • Assist Deli Manager in training new hires and extra training of existing staff as necessary.
 

Physical Requirements

  • Maintain short, manicured fingernails, clean attire; and well-groomed body hair;
  • Stand or walk for up to 2 hours at a time for up to an 8-hour shift;
  • Lift 10-50 pounds regularly, to heights of 10-72 inches;
  • Maneuver a 2-wheeled hand truck loaded with products weighing up to 100 pounds;
  • Work in relatively confined spaces for multiple hours at a time;
  • Possess physical endurance regarding bending and repetitive motion; and
  • Adapt to sudden temperature changes.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Minimum 

  • Be available to work 30+ hours/week with flexible availability between 6AM and 9PM;
  • Possess ServSafe Food Handler certification or obtain certification within 30 days of Orientation;
  • Be able to stand up to 8 hours continuously;
  • Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and safely;
  • Possess physical endurance with respect to bending and repetitive motion;
  • Be able to memorize protocols and procedures regarding food safety, health codes, inventory, and stocking;
  • Be able to work well with a wide variety of personalities and cultures;
  • Be able to adapt to changing work environments and the culture of the store;
  • Be able to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks; and
  • Possess excellent communication,spatial, and conceptual problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred  

  • Have previous food service experience;
  • Have previous customer service experience;
  • Have previous management or supervisory experience;
  • Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate;
  • Have undertaken some college coursework, especially in Culinary Studies; and
  • Have spatial and conceptual problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail.
Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Work visa This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants Application instructions
This job expired on December 18, 2018
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