
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $24.00 - $30.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Competitive wages
Paid Holiday Leave
Premium Pay For Holiday Work Hours
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan
Paid training
Staff purchase discount
Subsidized staff meal
Birthday Cake
Long Service Award
Staff Recreation Activity
Job Description
T&T Supermarket is a renowned and reputable supermarket chain specializing in Asian groceries and fresh produce, committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading retail establishment, T&T Supermarket operates multiple stores and is known for its dedication to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. The company emphasizes health and safety measures to provide secure shopping experiences for customers and safe working conditions for employees across its stores, food processing and production centers, as well as its warehouse and distribution facilities. T&T Supermarket is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring no discrimination occurs based on race, religion, gender, age, or any protected characteristics by law.
The Kitchen Assistant Department Head plays a crucial role within the Kitchen Department, providing vital hands-on support to the Kitchen Department Head in managing daily operations and departmental performance. This position is essential for ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality kitchen functions, including staff supervision, product quality control, inventory management, and workplace safety. The role requires active leadership to achieve departmental goals, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, and uphold the company’s pricing and inventory strategies. The Kitchen Assistant Department Head also promotes teamwork and a positive working environment by coaching staff and encouraging collaboration. The individual must be proactive in handling kitchen processes such as product ordering, quality inspection, packaging, and labeling, ensuring that all products meet the company's quality standards and are presented well for customers. This role demands a professional who is organized, communicative, and knowledgeable about merchandising, inventory control, and food safety protocols.
In this leadership capacity, the Kitchen Assistant Department Head is expected to lead by example and support the team through direct involvement in daily kitchen tasks. The position offers an exciting opportunity for those with strong supervisory skills and a passion for the food industry to contribute to the operational excellence of a well-established supermarket chain. With competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee development, this role is ideal for experienced professionals who want to grow their careers while making a positive impact in a dynamic retail setting.
The Kitchen Assistant Department Head plays a crucial role within the Kitchen Department, providing vital hands-on support to the Kitchen Department Head in managing daily operations and departmental performance. This position is essential for ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality kitchen functions, including staff supervision, product quality control, inventory management, and workplace safety. The role requires active leadership to achieve departmental goals, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, and uphold the company’s pricing and inventory strategies. The Kitchen Assistant Department Head also promotes teamwork and a positive working environment by coaching staff and encouraging collaboration. The individual must be proactive in handling kitchen processes such as product ordering, quality inspection, packaging, and labeling, ensuring that all products meet the company's quality standards and are presented well for customers. This role demands a professional who is organized, communicative, and knowledgeable about merchandising, inventory control, and food safety protocols.
In this leadership capacity, the Kitchen Assistant Department Head is expected to lead by example and support the team through direct involvement in daily kitchen tasks. The position offers an exciting opportunity for those with strong supervisory skills and a passion for the food industry to contribute to the operational excellence of a well-established supermarket chain. With competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee development, this role is ideal for experienced professionals who want to grow their careers while making a positive impact in a dynamic retail setting.
Job Requirements
- Good communication skills in English
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
- Basic understanding of profit and loss management
- Good computer skills in MS
- Well versed with workplace health and safety protocols
- Knowledge in merchandise management and implementation
- Familiarity with relevant tools and equipment
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Job Qualifications
- Good communication skills in English, proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is advantageous
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred, demonstrating leadership capabilities
- Basic understanding of profit and loss management, ability to interpret data and market information
- Good computer skills in MS
- Well versed with workplace health and safety protocols
- Keen interest and knowledge in merchandise management and implementation, including inventory control and promotional strategies
- Familiar with relevant tools and equipment, able to interpret product labels accurately
- Great organization, problem-solving, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Job Duties
- Manage department performance and attain departmental goals
- Manage and supervise department daily operation and staff performance
- Provide coaching, on-the-job training, shadowing, guidance to department staff
- Supervise Kitchen Deli Assistants, ensure fair distribution of work and daily checklists are strictly executed
- Promote teamwork and create an inclusive working environment
- Familiar with product ordering, its process and execution
- Follow company’s pricing principle and partner closely with the pricing strategies of Merchandising Department
- Conduct quality and inventory control, responsible for cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance follow up and workplace safety of the department
- Oversee product quality, food safety, freshness and ensure FIFO is strictly practiced within the department
- Maintain and update UPC pricing, verify and ensure product labeling are properly done
- Ensure (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi and/or others) are properly packaged and displayed
- Lead by example by performing all hands on duties required in the Kitchen Department
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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