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Bench Food Service Team Lead

1/31/2026

Oversee the Food Service operation to achieve financial objectives and maintain product quality. Supervise staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide excellent customer service.

Salary

21.25 - 32.75 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The heart of any community is its people. For more than 85 years, our commitment to our customers and the communities we serve has remained steadfast, going far beyond offering great food, selection and low prices. We’re also proud to lend our support to many charitable organizations and events that make a real difference in the community, and it’s why we say, “We’re not just in your neighborhood, we’re your neighbor.” We donate funds, in-kind and promotional support to national, regional, and grassroots causes, from Feeding America and Disabled American Veterans to local fairs and festivals, collegiate and youth sports teams, and free ticket printing and free cups and napkins for fundraisers. We see strength in diversity, and we celebrate the multiformity that makes our community stronger. We lend our support to cultural happenings, urban community programs, and events that promote the exchange of cultures that brings us closer together. The Golub Family, Price Chopper/Market 32 and Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation have all been recognized for their service to the community, including national, regional and local awards for fundraising, philanthropy and excellence in giving.

About the Role

Pay Range: $21.25- $32.75

SUMMARY

Oversees the Food Service operation of the store inclusive of the Food Court area to ensure that all budgeted financial objectives and departmental product quality and presentation standards are achieved to promote optimal opportunity for sales. Ensures that all corporate and state sanitation procedures and regulations are met. Supervises and directs the work of Food Service personnel within the department. Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage day to day department operations to include:
Ensuring the proper supervision of department staff.
Responsible for appropriate scheduling and staffing of department to satisfy business needs.
Ensure that all associates within department adhere to all Federal and State laws, as well as all corporate policies and procedures related to safety/sanitation.
Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of all departmental staff. Documents performance issues, and recommends disciplinary actions as needed.
Ensure that all associates in department follow company dress code.
Ensure that each associate provides the highest level of fast, friendly, and efficient customer service, exhibits C.H.O.P.S behaviors, adheres to 5S standards, at all times.
Understands and follows the corporate code of conduct

Responsible for monitoring, controlling and achieving pre-established financial results set forth for the department. This includes but is not limited to monitoring the following: Payroll, Budgeted sales. Gross Profit, CTO, Shrink, Inventory levels.

Responsible for the appropriate merchandising of department products. This includes but is not limited to following:
Ensuring that products are displayed as per Corporate planograms and special programs
Expressing a complete knowledge of department products to the customer
Ensure that proper shelf and display conditions are adhered to
Ensuring proper stock levels of items, especially sale items
Ensure proper item rotation
Ensure the department conforms with all corporate, Federal, and State signing policies and regulations.

Maintain Cold case logs, Hot food logs and Cooling logs consistent with store policy.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management and adheres to all company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives. Basic Literacy Strong Communication Skills Satisfactory Performance Reviews Basic Computer Skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Degree or equivalent. 3+ years of related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposure to Hot Environment Frequent 3-5 hours

Exposure to Cold Environment Occasional 1-3 Hours

Standing Constant 5-8 Hours

Walking Constant 5-8 Hours

Grasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Constant 5-8 Hours

Bending Frequent 3-5 Hours

Twisting Frequent 3-5 Hours

Pivoting Frequent 3-5 Hours

Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 75lbs

Lifting Frequent 3-5 Hours up to 25lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 50lbs

EQUIPMENT USED

Scales

Knives

Slicers

Ovens/Stoves

Cleaning Supplies

Dolphin

Cooking Equipment

Fryer

Phone

Computer Applications

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.

Key Skills

SupervisionSchedulingTrainingCustomer ServiceCommunicationSanitationMerchandisingInventory ManagementFinancial MonitoringProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipCompliancePerformance ManagementProduct KnowledgeSafety ProceduresTime Management