Fresh Service Coordinator at Tuskys

Work Conditions: Include working in a warm environment and standing for extended periods. Positions may require the ability to work varied shifts.

Overall purpose: Is responsible for coordinating food preparation for Fresh Units (Bakery, Deli, Butchery, Fruits and vegetables and On-Tap Concepts); plans, prepares and coordinates the preparation of main production plans and supervise preparation of all meals and snacks.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Plans and sets up the Deli with food; preps for the next days' work by slicing, dicing, chopping and removing frozen foods from the freezer; prepares foods for special events; oversees portion control; schedules and coordinates the work of food service staff responsible for preparing and displaying foods and vegetables.
• Prepares all bakery items for the department; meets with salespeople of bakery products; conducts inventory; orders, receives and stores supplies; cleans and maintains all equipment in the bakery area.
• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of various meat, cheese, vegetable and combination trays; inventories and supervises the storage of food items in the coldroom, walk-in freezer and refrigerators.
• Coordinates all food planning, ordering and preparation; prepares weekly work schedules and assigns duties; orders food and supplies.
• Monitors staff performance in serving customers in an efficient, courteous manner.
• Plans and ensure staff serves food safely, hygienically and cleans up areas and equipment used for food preparation while observing HACCP Standards.
• Achieving all KPI’s and Sales targets while increasing the standards of the department.
• Excelling through annual health and safety audits.
• Keeps accurate food production, ordering, inventory and sales records.
• Ensures SOPs are implemented and adhered to by all staff.
• Follow up on the effecting of the Daily Price Change to weighing scales so as to avoid mismatch between POS and PLU system prices.
• Investigate and advise Fresh Admin to ensure clean-up on all negative inventory balances
• Keeping log of reported fresh department equipment repair issues
• Keeping log of reported customer complaints and do a follow up on how the complaints get resolved.

Desired Technical expertise

• Knowledge of the equipment and procedures involved in commercial cooking;
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary issues;
• Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations regarding food preparation and/or nutrition;
• Knowledge of and skill in the application of safety and sanitary requirements of a food service operation;
• Skill in following nutritional menus and preparing food according to recipes;
• Ability to plan nutritionally sound meals within a budget;
• Ability to coordinate and train others in food preparation;
• Ability to expand or decrease recipes;
• Ability to estimate food needs in advance,
• Maintain inventories and order/ purchase sufficient food items;
• Ability to organize time and materials in order to meet deadlines;
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others regarding all aspects of menu planning and food preparation; ability to prepare tasteful,
• Visually appealing foods; ability to set up food in an appealing manner;
• Ability to drive and sustain impetus;
• Ability to work varied shifts and/or occasional weekends;
• Ability to work safely.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Food Science and Technology or related field

Professional qualification

Fully HACCP and Food Safety Trained (ISO 22000)

Experience

• 2-3 years of Fresh Food Management experience
• Experience working with a fast-paced and fresh food orientated environment.
• Experience in managing a team of staff members.
• A proven track record in meeting KPI’s and targets.
• Experience in dealing with health and safety audits, and as such excelling through such audits.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure