Taqueria Lead (Full Time)
Location: Stony Point
Department: Deli
TAQUERIA LEAD
REGULAR FULL TIME - $22.00-25.00
SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY - WEEKENDS REQUIRED
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Taqueria Lead, you focus on supporting the Deli Manager with the daily operations and profitability of the Deli Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the financial needs of the Taqueria.
- Supervision, delegation of tasks, and development of the Taqueria Team in the absence of the Deli Manager and Assistant Deli Manager.
- Ensure daily tasks are completed accurately and timely. (e.g. waste logs, time and temperature logs, prep list, etc.)
- Place vendor orders and intercompany transfer orders to maintain appropriate levels of back stock.
- Prepare and serve made-to-order Taqueria menu items. (e.g. burritos, tacos, etc.)
- Preparation of catering orders.
- Accountable for inventory on the floor. (e.g. merchandising, facing products, pulling inventory, rotating perishable items, proper and accurate signage, product placement, etc.)
- Maintain display cases to ensure product quality, cleanliness, and accuracy of signs and pricing. (e.g. set up displays, check dates and rotate, replenish ice, etc.)
- Responsible for the breakdown and inspection of delivery/vendor orders.
- Ensure deliveries are properly organized and stored in appropriate areas.
- Provide and maintain a professional work environment for the growth and development of the department.
- Create and sustain collaborative and productive working relations with coworkers and outside vendors.
- Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
- Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with Company cleanliness and safety standards.
- Follow and ensure compliance with established procedures, including Weight and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
- Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
- Maintain and ensure maintenance of a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
- Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- 18+ years old.
- Advanced product knowledge. (e.g. prepared foods, cooking techniques, etc.)
- Proficiency in sub-departments in the Deli (pizzeria, poke, packing) as applies to specific store location.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and operations-related applications.
- Demonstrated ability in knife handling, other cutting equipment, and safety procedures.
- Demonstrated leadership and employee development skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrates financial acumen.
- Ability to support the successful flow of the department and act as back up when necessary.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and delegate competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
- Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
- Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
- Basic math skills.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position.
- Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
- Constantly lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- In a work day: constant standing/walking.
- Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
- Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
- Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
- May require use of ladders or step stools.
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
- Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
- Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
- Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.
