Deli Supervisor

Deli SupervisorWelcome 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 hear from you.Responsibilities:Assist in training new departmental staff in standard practices and procedures, sanitation, product information, and customer serviceSupervise departmental staff: Set daily and long-range priorities for tasks and projects and inform staffObserve all Weavers Way policies and proceduresCoordinate purchasing with the purchasing manager, including monitoring standing orders frequently and adjusting them according to customer demand, seasonal needs, and display limitationsEnsure proper procedures are followed for receiving, bagging, pricing, labeling, storage, rotation, and displayMerchandise and market deli products and plan attractive displays with uniform signageReview invoices for accuracy and coordinate returns and credit from suppliers where applicableMaintain a vendor file and ordering/receiving schedule; negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and deliveryDevelop and maintain a product database for use in ordering and pricingEnsure that displays are fully stocked and rotated to guarantee freshnessKeep displays and food prep areas maintained and clean, meeting health department standardsDevelop and maintain a list of supplies needed for deli operations and maintain back stock and supply storage areas for cleanliness and orderlinessCheck equipment to ensure safe and proper operation and report maintenance needsEnsure friendly and efficient member service for product information and location, and special ordersAssist members otherwise as needed or direct their inquiries to someone who can helpAssist with quarterly inventoriesPerform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisorRequirements:Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-operative Association3-5 years of experience within a deli setting as well as atAt least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role.Knowledge of deli products and merchandisingExhibited ability to work well in a team settingStrong communication skills with supervisors, staff, and membersCommitment to superior member serviceDemonstrated ability to multi-task and remain calm under stressProven ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment when necessaryDemonstrated ability to follow through on commitmentsAbility to keep detailed and clear records, develop and follow standard proceduresBe or become upon hiring a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op