Prepared Foods, Team Leader Assistant

Job SummaryTo provide leadership to Team Members in all aspects of the department through coaching and mentoring. To stimulate the growth of the business by implementing merchandising initiatives and building lifelong relationships with our customers. Job DescriptionExperience Required : 1 to 3 yearsExperience Desired : Food Safety experienceEducation Desired : High school diploma or equivalentCertification or Licensing Required : Food SafetyLifting Requirement : Up to 50 poundsAge Requirement : At least 18 years of ageJob ResponsibilitiesMaintain food quality standards without variation; maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation;and maintain all equipment in good working order. Supervise prepared food team members to achieve maximum production and efficiency when Prep Foods Team Leader / Manager is not there. Assist Prepared Foods Team Leader / Manager in controlling operating expenses and achieve budgetedfood and labor cost; understand P&L / LOB reports. Manage the department team members by writing schedules and work assignments and enforcing allcompany policies. Increase profits by supporting in store ads, sampling, and special events. Being aware of competitors inarea. Organize and maintain all food storage areas in accordance with health and safety requirements. Including labeling / code dating, cross contamination, and temperature. Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation is available for review during variousaudits. Analyze the Customer Satisfaction Survey and Mystery Shopper reports to identify areas in whichimprovement is needed. Work together with Prepared Foods Team Leader / Manager to coach teammember(s) accordingly. Ensure that proper procedures are being followed to meet the out-of-stock percentage goal. Promote the continuous development of team members and identify candidates for ManagementDevelopment Program. Prepare food for customers by cooking, frying, and grilling. Process includes prep work such as chopping, dicing, and slicing. Reading recipes and following instructions. Set up Gourmet food cases, maintain display throughout the day. Package, weigh, and display food for Grab and Go case. Check dates on products routinely. Suggestive selling with knowledge of products in department. Sampling products for customers. About UsAt Giant Eagle Inc., we're more than just food. We're one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. It's why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow. Deep caring and solid family values are what makes us one of the top workplaces for jobs in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis Areas. From our Warehouses to our grocery Stores and through our Corporate office, we are working together to put food on shoppers' tables and smiles on their faces. We're always searching for the best Team Members to welcome to our family. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family. Come start a lasting career with us.