Full Time Deli Bakery Management Assistant 69

Harris Teeter is a leading supermarket chain known for its commitment to providing high-quality fresh foods and exceptional customer service. With a focus on community involvement and enhancing the shopping experience for its customers, Harris Teeter offers a dynamic and supportive work environment. The company is dedicated to training and developing its associates, empowering them to grow within their roles and contribute to the success of the business. Harris Teeter prides itself on upholding strong values of integrity, teamwork, and excellence across all departments, including the Fresh Foods Department where this role is based.

The Fresh Foods Department Supervisor position involves assisting in managing and supervising up to 80 associates within the department. This role is vital in supporting the Department Manager by guiding and overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring all tasks are performed according to Harris Teeter's policies and standards. Responsibilities include assisting with hiring, training, scheduling, addressing associate performance, and maintaining a safe and productive department environment. The supervisor also performs or coordinates various tasks such as baking, frying, cake decorating, clerical duties, and chef responsibilities to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.

This role requires strong supervisory skills, including excellent communication, interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to unparalleled customer service. The supervisor will play a key role in promoting the store’s presence in the local community through participation in activities and events. Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, even under pressure and with distractions, is essential. Patience and professionalism when interacting with both customers and associates are critical attributes for success in this position.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, along with one to three years of relevant experience or training in a related field. Harris Teeter provides comprehensive training, including orientation, customer service, safety, food safety, and department management programs to ensure supervisors are well-prepared. Basic computer skills with knowledge of inventory and spreadsheet software, as well as strong mathematical and reasoning abilities, are also important.

Physical demands of the job include the ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear regularly. The supervisor may need to lift and move weights up to 60 pounds and perform tasks requiring close vision along with color and depth perception. The work environment involves exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, and occasional extreme cold, with noise levels typically moderate.

Overall, this supervisory role at Harris Teeter offers a rewarding opportunity to develop leadership skills within a respected grocery retailer while contributing to a positive shopping experience for the community. The company also provides group benefit plans to eligible employees, subject to the completion of waiting periods and plan terms, enhancing the overall employment package.