What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepared Foods Assistant Manager position at Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op?
Join Our Team as a Prepared Foods Assistant Manager at Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op!
For nearly 50 years, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op has been committed to our values of sustainable business practice, growing the local foods movement and supporting our community. We're proud to have contributed over $202,500 in donations to local food shelves, nonprofits, and discounts for low-income shoppers. With 33% of our sales coming from local Vermont products, that's nearly $8 million for over 400 local producers, we are deeply invested in our local economy.
Are you passionate about local, natural foods and community engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? If so, we're looking for an energetic leader to help drive success in our Deli Department as the Prepared Foods Assistant Manager. In this role, you'll work closely with the Prepared Foods Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain high-quality offerings, and support a positive, team-oriented work culture.
What You'll Do:
- Inspire and Lead: Supervise and motivate a vibrant team, fostering a professional yet fun work environment.
- Curate Delicious Offerings: Create an exciting product mix by analyzing product movement and staying ahead of national trends.
- Maintain Eye-Catching Displays: Ensure our deli's presentation is always fresh, clean, and inviting.
- Achieve Financial Success: Meet fiscal goals through strategic pricing and vendor negotiations.
- Stock and Manage Inventory: Keep our shelves well-stocked with strategic ordering and regular audits.
- Engage with the Community: Actively participate in hiring, training, and evaluating staff, while maintaining excellent customer service.
What We're Looking For:
- Retail Experience: Ideally in the natural foods industry.
- Leadership Skills: Experienced in leading and motivating a team.
- Food Quality & Customer Satisfaction: A commitment to high standards.
- Knowledge of Regulations: Familiarity with local, state, and federal food and health department requirements.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including group health insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, a flexible spending account, 3 weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, a profit-sharing bonus, 401k, life insurance, paid parental leave, co-op membership, an employment assistance program, and more.
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $22-26 hourly, depending on experience.
- $1000 Hiring Bonus: Available after 90 days of employment.
Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now at our website.
Salary : $22 - $26
