Atkins Farms 1150 West Street Amherst, MA 01002 Company Description: Atkins Farms is a locally owned and operated business located in South Amherst, MA. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing the highest quality selections possible, locally produced and privately labeled goods as well as conventional and seasonal products. We provide a safe, clean and comfortable shopping environment, with exceptional customer service from a staff of dedicated and knowledgeable employees. Customer satisfaction is our goal. We believe that actively supporting community events and local organizations strengthen the community. Atkins Farms offers employee benefits and competitive wages based on experience and skills. Salary Range: Location: Per Year BELCHERTOWN MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Restaurant/Cooking/Food Service Education Level: Work Experience: Certification Preference: Preferred 2+ Preference: Preferred Skills/Certifications/Licences: Serv Safe - Preference: Preferred Allergen Awareness Training - Preference: Nice to have Description: SUMMARY: The Assistant Deli Manager is a full time position for someone who has experience in management and a commercial or retail kitchen, understands the demands of working in retail and working with a variety of personalities to reach a common goal, knows how to follow a recipe, is creative and innovative in the kitchen, keeps abreast of current food trends, works well in a fast paced environment, is a team player, willing to teach as well as learn and has the ability to delegate tasks according to the strengths of the staff for the overall success of the department and store. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY -Customer Service -Sales -Answering telephones -Maintain, and update accurate recipe book. -Create, prepare and purchase quality food for daily retail & catering. -Use and maintain recipe books -Assisting customers with questions or directing them to someone who can assist -Teamwork & communication -Contribute to maintaining a clean and safe work environment KEY JOB DUTIES (not exhaustive) -Maintain regular and prompt attendance at worksite -Perform other duties as assigned -Uphold store policies and procedures as well as department policies and procedures -Participate in updating and improving sandwich menu & catering menu. -Assist manager in determining & maintaining appropriate prices for items made in-house, items bought, items on sandwich menu & catering menu. -Create & maintain appealing food presentation. -Employee management (includes but is not limited to: delegating duties, scheduling, training, hiring, firing, disciplining, enforcing company & department policies, administering employee recognition & appreciation). -Ordering inventory and supplies. -Assist in seeking and utilizing best prices possible from all vendors. -Provide outstanding customer service. -Assist in determining weekly sale items & seasonal featured items. -Promote new items, bought or produced with an emphasis on local and seasonal. -Arrange to attend monthly manager’s meetings (held the 2nd Friday of every month with the exception of October) when manager is unavailable to attend. -Assist in scheduling for daily manager/supervisory department coverage until 5:00 p.m. -Maintaining appropriate staffing throughout the department in the absence of the department manager. (Arranging for coverage in the event of sick calls or unexpected staff absence.) About Atkins Farms Atkins Farms is a locally owned and operated business with locations in South Amherst, MA and North Amherst, MA. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing the highest quality selections possible, locally produced and privately labeled goods as well as conventional and seasonal products. We provide a safe, clean and comfortable shopping environment, with exceptional customer service from a staff of dedicated and knowledgeable employees. Customer satisfaction is our goal. We believe that actively supporting community events and local organizations strengthen the community as a whole. Atkins Farms offers employee benefits and competitive wages based on experience and skills. Requirements: Assistant Managers are expected to have weekend, weekday, day, evening & holiday availability. As part of the management team it is an essential function of the job to have management coverage each day of the week.