What are the responsibilities and job description for the PREPARED FOODS MANAGER position at East Aurora Cooperative Market?
Experience Level Preferred
2 years
Desired Experience
2 years
Desired Experience
- Proven experience managing a restaurant, deli, catering, or other food service operation.
- Strong understanding of product sourcing, cost control, margin targets, and pricing strategies.
- Degree, certification, or at least two years of professional cooking experience.
- Familiarity with natural, organic, and specialty foods, as well as diverse dietary preferences.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, safety, and presentation.
- Train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a positive, team-oriented environment.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and stock rotation to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.
- Work hands-on alongside staff to prepare menu items and develop new recipes.
- Plan and execute promotional initiatives to highlight prepared foods, seasonal offerings, and co-op values.
- Lead department-level strategic planning to meet financial goals, increase efficiency, and align with the co-op’s mission.
- Serve as a member of the store leadership team, collaborating with other department managers to support overall operations, shared goals, and storewide success.
- Deliver outstanding customer service, responding to dietary needs or concerns with care.
- Collaborate with other departments to enhance the overall customer experience.
- Outgoing, friendly, and helpful personality.
- Demonstrated leadership, training, and team-building skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Commitment to outstanding customer service and the co-op’s mission.
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively in a team environment.
- Positive approach to problem-solving and change.
- Reliable attendance and schedule flexibility, including evenings and weekends as needed.
