Assistant Deli Manager

Job summary

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing daily department operations, including food preparation, merchandising, and staff supervision. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards, achieving sales goals, and fostering a positive customer service environment.

Job details

Join our team and see how Co-op does business differently! At Gardenland Co‑op, you’re part of a community‑driven cooperative rooted in the Pembina Valley—where success is shared with the very people who call this place home. Powered by local ownership, local decision‑making, and local impact, your work here goes beyond a job. It’s a career with purpose, and a place to truly belong. Position: Assistant Deli Manager Work Location: Morden Food Store, 945 Thornhill St, Morden, MB On-site work only. No remote work available. Status: Full-Time, Permanent, Salary Benefits: Employer-matched pension plan Robust health benefits Employee discounts and rebates Paid time off Education assistance program Ongoing development and training Employee Assistance Plan Position Description: Reporting to the Deli Manager, the Assistant Deli Manager is a hands-on leader who actively participates in the daily operations of the department, including food preparation, merchandising, customer service, and maintaining Food Safe and brand standards. In addition to working alongside team members, this role is responsible for supporting the oversight of department operations, providing direction and coaching to staff, completing administrative duties, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety requirements, image standards, and asset protection procedures. Working closely with the Deli Manager, the Assistant Deli Manager helps achieve departmental goals and objectives by supporting sales growth, operational efficiency, staff development, and exceptional customer service. The role assumes leadership responsibilities in the Manager’s absence and contributes to the effective management of the department while maintaining a strong presence in day-to-day production and service activities. The Assistant Deli Manager embodies the Co-op Brand by fostering strong, positive relationships with team members and customers while creating a welcoming, service-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Living the Brand: Consistently represent the Co-op brand; to know, understand and live Gardenland Co-op’s vision, mission and values. Be a Co-op ambassador by understanding the Cooperative Retailing System and have a good understanding of the cooperative business model. Operational Oversight: Execute day-to-day responsibilities of the department ensuring efficiency and adherence to department standards and company policies. Support the manager with scheduling, expense control and merchandising effectiveness. Create and implement promotions and marketing initiatives. Lead and guide staff on customer experience initiatives and expectations. Ensure proper merchandising guidelines are followed and productivity targets achieved. Follow through on goals and key performance indicators. Management & Performance Provide leadership, direction and oversight to the department. Train staff and follow performance management program. Consistently deliver feedback to team members. Ensure performance expectations are met or exceeded for all team members. Participate in the hiring of new team members. Conduct onboarding steps and safety orientations for team members. Follow the safety program and follow through on all safety initiatives. Administration Complete required administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner. Conduct daily and/or monthly inspections. Qualifications Proficient computer skills. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, Outlook and Word. Skilled in effective communication. Strong oral communication skills (English). Good written communication skills required. Ability to lift 50 lbs on occasion, 15-30 lbs repeatedly. Ability to stand for extensive periods of time and walk extensively while on shift. Ability to perform a variety of tasks that include dexterity, pushing and pulling, reaching, bending, squatting and grasping small items. Management experience preferred but we are willing to train the right individual. Restaurant/Cook experience an asset. What we offer: Competitive salary, yearly bonus program, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-matched pension plan. Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities and professional development to grow, develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together with other co-operatives to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.gardenlandco-op.crs [http://www.gardenlandco-op.crs]. Gardenland Co-op employs people who are diverse as the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. How to apply: Applications for this position will be accepted until October 16, 2026. • Emailed resumes will not be accepted. • Applications submitted after the deadline may be declined. We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing daily department operations, including food preparation, merchandising, and staff supervision. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards, achieving sales goals, and fostering a positive customer service environment.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel. While management experience is preferred, the role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

• Employer-matched pension plan
• Robust health benefits
• Employee discounts and rebates
• Paid time off
• Education assistance program
• Ongoing development and training
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Yearly bonus program

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Food preparation
• Merchandising
• Customer service
• Staff coaching
• Administrative duties
• Inventory management
• Performance management
• Safety compliance
• Microsoft Office 365
• Excel
• Outlook
• Word
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Training
• KPI Management
• Microsoft 365
• Operational Efficiency
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Effective Communication
• Follow Through
• Administrative Functions
• Microsoft Excel
• Asset Protection
• Management
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Cooperation
• Training And Development
• Performance Management
• Sales
• Food Preparation
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Coaching
• Restaurant Operation
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Scheduling
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Deli Assistant Manager
• Restaurant / Food Service Manager
• Restaurant Managers
• Food Service Managers

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