Prepared Foods Manager
Community Co+Op Market is a community-owned grocery store dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable food system. We support local farmers and producers while creating a welcoming, inclusive shopping experience for everyone in our community. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has access to healthy, delicious food and to build strong local communities while doing good for the world.
We’re looking for a Prepared Foods Manager who is passionate about community service, team leadership, and delivering high-quality prepared meals. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and retail environment, enjoys leading and developing staff, and is committed to operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
Oversee daily operations in the Prepared Foods Department by:
- Leading and developing department staff
- Leading and overseeing food production and inventory management
- Ensuring high-quality prepared foods and excellent customer service standards
- Ensuring compliance with food safety and health department regulations
- Maintaining high standards of merchandising, displays, signage, and presentation
- Supporting and collaborating with peer departments
- Participating in community and store events
- Ownership of department sales, labor, and margin performance
What We’re Looking For
We’re excited to meet someone who:
- Has previous management and staff leadership experience
- Has 5+ years of retail deli or kitchen experience
- Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Works effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Brings a strong customer service focus and positive leadership style
- Has knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Is reliable, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
- Has a strong interest in local food systems and cooperative values
- Is comfortable working flexible schedules, including weekends
What It’s Like to Work Here
At CCM you’re more than just an employee, you’re an owner and part of a community. We value participation, collaboration, accountability, and shared success. While being a member of the co-op is not required to shop here, our members are engaged in what we do, and we value their input and support. Our Prepared Food team plays an important role in creating fresh, high-quality meals while supporting local vendors, sustainable practices, and exceptional customer experiences.
Phyisical & Work Environment
- Fast-paced kitchen, retail, and backroom environment
- Regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive movement
- Frequent exposure to hot, cold, and wet environments
- Use of kitchen equipment, machinery, ladders, and production tools
- Exposure to moderate to loud noise and shared workspaces
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and over 50 pounds occasionally.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
- 15% employee discount
- Paid time off
- Medical and Dental insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Co+Op Market does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.
