Deli Supervisor

Description

Welcome to Weavers Way Co-op!

Weavers Way Co-op is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. We operate on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit - which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

Join Weavers Way Co-op as a Deli Supervisor!

We are seeking a dependable and driven Sandwich Station Supervisor to support the Deli department at our Chestnut Hill location. This is a full-time position with an anticipated 35+ hours per week. Open availability is preferred, and weekend availability as needed.  If you have experience supervisor staff and working in a Deli setting then we want to here from you. 

• Assist in training new departmental staff in standard practices and procedures, sanitation, product information, and customer service
•  Supervise departmental staff: Set daily and long-range priorities for tasks and projects and inform staff
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures
• Coordinate purchasing with the purchasing manager, including monitoring standing orders frequently and adjusting them according to customer demand, seasonal needs, and display limitations
• Ensure proper procedures are followed for receiving, bagging, pricing, labeling, storage, rotation, and display
• Merchandise and market deli products and plan attractive displays with uniform signage
• Review invoices for accuracy and coordinate returns and credit from suppliers where applicable 
• Maintain a vendor file and ordering/receiving schedule; negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery
• Develop and maintain a product database for use in ordering and pricing
• Ensure that displays are fully stocked and rotated to guarantee freshness
• Keep displays and food prep areas maintained and clean, meeting health department standards
• Develop and maintain a list of supplies needed for deli operations and maintain back stock and supply storage areas for cleanliness and orderliness
• Check equipment to ensure safe and proper operation and report maintenance needs
• Ensure friendly and efficient member service for product information and location, and special orders
• Assist members otherwise as needed or direct their inquiries to someone who can help
• Assist with quarterly inventories
• Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-operative Association
• 3-5 years of experience within a deli setting as well as at
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role.
• knowledge of deli products and merchandising
• Exhibited  ability to work well in a team setting
• Strong communication skills with supervisors, staff, and members
• Commitment to superior member service
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment when      necessary
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
• Ability to keep detailed and clear records, develop and follow standard procedures
• Be or become upon hiring a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op