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Prepared Foods Assistant Manager - Northampton River Valley Co-op Northampton - Northampton, MA Position Type - Salary Salary Range - \$44,000.00 - \$57,000.00 Salary Job Shift - Open Availability Description Cooperative values and the larger cooperative movement inspire us to work together for a more sustainable and just future. As a team, we work to leverage our grocery retail\'s economic impact for positive social change in the food system, our environment, and our community. We are committed to social justice and developing our anti-racism and multicultural skills throughout our organization. Our cooperatively-owned business values working together in partnership with our local food producers, other vendors and service providers, community organizations, employees, and our customers to serve our community food needs in ways that sustainably support our mutual needs and aspirations. We prioritize building and sustaining our business operations capacity to generate positive impacts for our employees, business partners, customers, local economy, the common good of our community, and the environment. Our friendly store operations specializing in fresh, local, organically grown, and natural foods, builds community resilience and grows our local economy. We work hard and have fun doing it, act with honesty, kindness, and respect, and strive to improve every day. Purpose: The Prepared Foods Assistant Manager provides a high level of service to River Valley Co-ops internal and external customers and is responsible for building and maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere within our Co-op locations. The Prepared Foods Assistant Manager is responsible for providing leadership to the Easthampton Prepared Foods department operations and financial performance, establishing and sustaining relationships with consumers, and providing guidance and direction to our Prepared Foods department staff. Additionally, the Prepared Foods Assistant Manager assists in maintaining a department culture of engagement and creativity through training and positive influence in all Co-op locations. Support our brand standard: highlight local products and celebrate seasonal harvests, represent world cuisines, feature our natural foods products and vendors, and meet community dietary, health, and cultural needs. Qualifications ESSENTIAL Two (2) years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong culinary skills, including cooking in large quantities, cooking to hold and re-heat, and cooking to order. Deep knowledge of and a strong commitment to safety in a production kitchen. Knowledge of and passion for Prepared Foods, including an understanding of local seasonality. Ability to maintain a professional and mutually beneficial relationship with vendors and farmers. Outstanding customer service skills. Attention to detail and good organizational skills. Flexible - willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities. Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality, and calm. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to understand and use calculations needed to achieve margin goals, manage payroll, and project sales, and assist with managing department expenses. Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to work as a collaborative team player. SEE THE RIVER VALLEY CO-OP WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.