Assistant Prepared Foods Team Lead - Earth Fare Christiansburg

Earth Fare Team Leaders

At Earth Fare, our Team Leaders are managers responsible for modeling Earth Fare’s Mission, Conviction, and Purpose while developing and managing a successful team within their department. Team Leader responsibilities include adhering to departmental standard operating procedures and meeting or exceeding financial goals, including gross profit, shrink, sales, labor, and department overhead. Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Assistant Prepared Foods Team Leader

Assistant Prepared Foods Team Leaders manage the prepared foods department in the absence of the Team Leader, overseeing the preparation and presentation of ready-to-eat meals and ensuring exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include leading a team of deli clerks and cooks, managing inventory, and maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and safety. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential to delivering an outstanding selection of fresh and appetizing prepared foods to our customers.

Key Contributions:

• Training & Development:

  • Communicate the Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals to Team Members.

  • Emphasize customer service, safety, and sanitation.

  • Interview, select, train, and support team members.

  • Act as a key holder to support overall store operations.

• Production:

  • Supervise and participate in the production of in-house prepared foods.

  • Ensure proper presentation and display of quality pre-made items.

  • Maintain high standards of quality control.

• Operational Tasks:

  • Order and receive deliveries.

  • Schedule team members.

  • Review daily and weekly sales/movement reports, shrink reports, emails, and respond accordingly.

  • Conduct monthly department inventory.

  • Continually identify opportunities to reduce expenses.

• Merchandising:

  • Develop and maintain an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines.

• Department Conditions:

  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department, including fixtures, storage, workstations, freezers, and coolers.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of food service industry trends, allergies, and specialized dietary terms (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.).

• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper use of kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Proven success managing shrink, sales, gross profit, and total overhead in a similar environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn Falcon hand-held computer scanner.

• Leadership experience managing a team of 10 people.

• Perishable experience and OSHA ServSafe Certification preferred.

Environmental Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and squat.

• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads.

• Work in a fast-paced environment focused on customer service.

• Exposure to extreme cold and heat for short periods.

• May travel periodically for meetings.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.

Why Work for Earth Fare?

Great Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (full-time employees).

• 401(k) and Retirement Planning.

• Paid Time Off.

• 20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad bar.

• Flexible Scheduling.

Supportive Working Environment:

• Team Members and Leadership collaborate to create a work environment where each person’s unique traits and talents are valued.

• Clear communication and respect for one another are central to shaping the daily work experience.

Opportunities for Growth:

• Empowering and developing Team Members is integral to our company values.

• Support, tools, and knowledge provided to master current roles.

• Encouragement to learn new skills and pursue advancement opportunities.

Community Relationships:

• Team Members are encouraged to cultivate relationships that positively impact neighbors, partners, and the environment.

• Participation in partnerships with outside organizations and community events is encouraged.

Salary : $18 - $22