Full-Time Cafe Department Head

Description

Kimberton Whole Foods in Wyomissing is seeking a dedicated individual to join our crew as a full-time Cafe Department Head! 

Availability: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week

Schedule: Sundays 7am - 3:30pm, Mondays 7am -3:30pm, Tuesdays 7am - 3:30pm, Wednesdays 10am -6:30pm, Thursdays 7am - 3:30pm

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Hourly Pay: $22.00 - $25.00

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods: Extensive Medical coverage, Vision Plan, Dental Plan, 25% off Store Discount, Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Paid Life Insurance, & AD&D, EAP, PTO, and 401k with matching 3% after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked.  

The Cafe Department Head's primary responsibility is to execute the following:  

• Provides exceptional customer service to all.
• Follows the current KWF ordering practices to maintain necessary inventory for café production.
• Follows established KWF merchandising procedures to maintain clean, tidy, and organized displays.
• Understands and performs applicable KWF inventory management functions.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Store Manager & Food Service Category Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance. 
• Ensure team members follow procedures with daily production sheets and food preparation in order to increase efficiency.
• Works with Food Service Category Manager to be aware of weekly schedule and food prep needs. 
• Gains full knowledge of all recipes and trains team members to execute consistently.
• Manages and controls labor costs for the team. 
• Schedules daily coverage for the Café shifts. 
• Participates in Manager on duty assignments as needed. 
• Performs other duties assigned. 

Team & Leadership

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the Store Manager. 
• Support store experience by upholding KWF Guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality and cleanliness.
• Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed. 
• Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.
• Performs other duties assigned. 

                                  ***Experience in food production and food safety practices required***

Requirements

Physical Capabilities 

• Full sense range (vision, hearing, and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers. 
• Lifting, gripping, and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools, and other products. 
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts. 
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing. 
• Work environment – movement based with most of the time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting). 
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.