Prepared Foods/Deli Manager - White River Jct. Store - Full Time

We are a cooperative; cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. At our Co-op, we believe cooperation means creating space for everyone. We strive to bring individuals together from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to achieve shared goals. We practice kindness and foster a workplace where respect, acceptance, equity, honesty, and belonging are more than values, they are lived every day.

Why? Because connection strengthens us. It helps us build the ecosystem we want to work in and be part of.

And…because kindness matters! Kindness nurtures community, and communities thrive when we all work together. If you’re passionate about community and making a difference, we’d love to work with you.

Position Overview:

Responsible for maintaining department inventory, including re-ordering, and stocking of department items. Ensures high level of beverage quality and service.  Works in partnership with the Store Manager.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Stays within the annual budget for the Prepared Foods Department in coordination with the Store Manager
2. Follows the Manager’s Code of Conduct
3. Ensures that the Co-op’s policies and procedures are enforced and administered in a timely fashion and recommends any changes warranted
4. Orchestrates the daily functions of the Prepared Foods Department
5. Responsible for Prepared Foods inventory, ordering and vendor relations
6. Responsible for stocking and merchandising all department areas.
7. Works with Store Manager to ensure proper signage and clean, attractive displays and cases
8. Conducts or oversees regular meetings and huddles with Prepared Foods Department
9. Works with the Store Manager on implementing merchandising strategies including weekly specials, demos, sampling events, and special promotions
10. Contributes ideas for new products, techniques and systems to improve Prepared Foods operations

Required Skills/Experience and Attributes:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Two years of supervisory experience
3. Ability to represent the Co-op in a positive manner
4. Two plus years and knowledge of local growers and product
5. Ability to multi-task
6. Proficiency in ECRS POS system and processes
7. Set an excellent example for new employees
8. Proficiency in use of computer software, Office 365, Excel and Word
9. Serve Safe certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months
10. Excellent follow through

Attendance Requirements: 

Flexible hours, including weekend and evening shifts.  Availability to be scheduled to work any day of the week, according to department needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. We share a common passion for our member-owned Co-op, communities, and for improving people's lives.

Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. Every point of view helps shape our success, and fostering inclusion is everyone's responsibility.