Friendship Deli Kitchen Shift Lead

Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store Job Description Deli Kitchen Shift Lead Purpose: To ensure efficient work flow in deli kitchen.; to ensure shift coverage in the event of absence/illness; to assist with creation of production lists; and to assist in the achievement of departmental goals. Status: Full-time. Reports to Deli Kitchen Supervisor Pay Level: IV Union wage scale based on previous full years of experience $22.00 - $23.50 per hour. Responsibilities: * Ordering 1. Place and receive accurate food and supply orders, monitor quality and rotate stock properly. 2. Prompt attention to returns 3. Maintain appropriate inventory, avoiding over and out-of stocks 4. Track credit returns * Create and assist with production lists * Create and document new recipes * Sign making * Assign duties to staff as needed (i.e., packing olives, cutting cheese, cooking, keeping the counter areas clean) * Organize and ensure cleaning procedures * Work with Deli Kitchen Supervisor to promote Deli * Ensure safe food handling in compliance with Health Department regulations * Participate in departmental and storewide meetings and trainings * Participate in departmental inventories and projects * Cover shifts vacated due to illness/absence * Assist in achievement of department goals * Respond to "Service Team" calls * Communicate and document necessary information regarding Deli operations * Provide excellent customer service * Wash hands routinely, frequently and properly to ensure the safety of our products per Seward Co-ops Hand Washing Policy. * Other tasks as assigned by Deli Kitchen Supervisor or Deli Manager * Act as floor warden during emergencies per training provided Qualifications: Essential * Self motivated, organized, responsible, flexible * Efficient cooking skills * Regular, predictable attendance * Professional kitchen experience * Supervisory experience * Interest in natural foods * Ability to work well in a team to achieve departmental goals * Able to prioritize department's daily workflow Functional * English proficiency * Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, squat and walk for extended periods of time per shift * Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds. * Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation. * Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.) * Ability to operate equipment such as: rotisserie, Robot Coupe, food processor, shrink wrap machine, manual and/or electric scales, recalibrate and read thermometers, convection oven, stove, knives and commercial dishwasher. * Ability to freely access all areas of the store including offices, sales floor, back stock areas, and walk-in coolers and freezers. * Ability to move or handle merchandise throughout the store generally weighing up to 50 pounds. Preferred * Demonstrated ability to work with customers and co-workers from various cultural backgrounds Multilingual is a plus

Created: 2026-04-02