Food Services Assistant jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Primary Purpose:

Assist in the supervision and operations of the Deli/Bakery Department to achieve financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manage the Deli Bakery Department in the absence of the Deli Manger, including supervising the performance of all duties and responsibilities of Deli Bakery Associates

· Daily management of labor (i.e. expected live) and the coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectation

· Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy

· Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results

· Control store’s expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment

· Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines

· Monitor shrink and ensure that inventory is accounted for; provides coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses

· Smile and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, easy, flexible and friendly customer service all while creating a positive shopping experience for customers

· Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge of department products to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers’ expectations

· Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, and food safety are consistently maintained

· Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents

· Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, ACIS, scheduling, productivity, ordering (CAO), and business information systems Understanding and utilize Average Cost Inventory System (ACIS)

· Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations

· Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company dress code and personal appearance guidelines

· Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses

· Ensure LMS compliance for all Deli Bakery Associates

· All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· A high school graduate or equivalent preferred

· Ability to lead and manage a team

· Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred

· Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills

· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

· Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job

· Ability to multi task and prioritize in a fast paced environment

· Strong problem solving skills

· Must meet minimum age requirements

· Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions

· Ability to use hand held computers for orders, mark downs, scan outs, and inventory

· Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances

· Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack or float

· Perform repetitive hand and arm motions

· Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and approximately 100 lbs. on occasion

· Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, and household cleaners

· Stand 100% of the time with frequently walking short distances

· Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level

· Meet established volume activity standards for the position

· Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time

Have sufficient visual ability to check invoices, dates, and other written documents

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.50 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Required)
• Deli: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nags Head, NC 27959: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person