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Assistant Kitchen Department Head
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T & T Supermarket .
Reporting to the Kitchen Department Head, the Kitchen Assistant Department Head provides hands on support to the Kitchen Department’s daily operation and management to ensure it is functioning under good conditions.
T&T Supermarkets has marked over 30 years as Canada’s favorite Asian grocery store and recently announced multiple new store locations in the United States. Our growth into the US offers great opportunities within our first US flagship store, opened in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington in the Marketplace at Factoria, spanning 76,000 sq.ft. and standing as the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state.
We have established our regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to grow T&T Supermarket’s vendor base with American food suppliers.
You Will
Provide hands on support and assistance to the Department Head in the following aspects:
Manage department performance and attain departmental goals
Manage and supervise department daily operation and staff performance
Provide coaching, on-the-job training, shadowing, guidance to department staff
Supervise Kitchen Deli Assistants, ensure fair distribution of work and daily checklists are strictly executed
Promote teamwork and create an inclusive working environment
Familiar with product ordering, its process and execution
Follow company’s pricing principle and partner closely with the pricing strategies of Merchandising Department
Conduct quality and inventory control, responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance follow up and workplace safety of the department
Oversee product quality, food safety, freshness and ensure FIFO is strictly practiced within the department
Maintain and update UPC pricing, verify and ensure product labeling are properly done
Ensure (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi and/or others) are properly packaged and displayed
Lead by example by performing all hands on duties required in the Kitchen Department
You Should Have/Be
Good communication skills in English; proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is advantageous.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred, demonstrating leadership capabilities.
Basic understanding of profit and loss management, with ability to interpret data and market information.
Good computer skills in MS.
Well versed with workplace health and safety protocols.
Has a keen interest and knowledge in merchandise management and implementation, including inventory control and promotional strategies.
Familiar with relevant tools and equipment, able to interpret product labels accurately.
Great organization, problem-solving, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Paid Holiday Leave
Premium Pay For Holiday Work Hours
Generous Paid Time Off (Annual Vacation, Sick, Marriage, Bereavement)
Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Training
10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discount
Subsidized staff meal
Birthday Cake
Long Service Award
Staff Recreation Activity
Safety Statement Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.
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Assistant Kitchen Department Head
role at
T & T Supermarket .
Reporting to the Kitchen Department Head, the Kitchen Assistant Department Head provides hands on support to the Kitchen Department’s daily operation and management to ensure it is functioning under good conditions.
T&T Supermarkets has marked over 30 years as Canada’s favorite Asian grocery store and recently announced multiple new store locations in the United States. Our growth into the US offers great opportunities within our first US flagship store, opened in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington in the Marketplace at Factoria, spanning 76,000 sq.ft. and standing as the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state.
We have established our regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to grow T&T Supermarket’s vendor base with American food suppliers.
You Will
Provide hands on support and assistance to the Department Head in the following aspects:
Manage department performance and attain departmental goals
Manage and supervise department daily operation and staff performance
Provide coaching, on-the-job training, shadowing, guidance to department staff
Supervise Kitchen Deli Assistants, ensure fair distribution of work and daily checklists are strictly executed
Promote teamwork and create an inclusive working environment
Familiar with product ordering, its process and execution
Follow company’s pricing principle and partner closely with the pricing strategies of Merchandising Department
Conduct quality and inventory control, responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance follow up and workplace safety of the department
Oversee product quality, food safety, freshness and ensure FIFO is strictly practiced within the department
Maintain and update UPC pricing, verify and ensure product labeling are properly done
Ensure (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi and/or others) are properly packaged and displayed
Lead by example by performing all hands on duties required in the Kitchen Department
You Should Have/Be
Good communication skills in English; proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is advantageous.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred, demonstrating leadership capabilities.
Basic understanding of profit and loss management, with ability to interpret data and market information.
Good computer skills in MS.
Well versed with workplace health and safety protocols.
Has a keen interest and knowledge in merchandise management and implementation, including inventory control and promotional strategies.
Familiar with relevant tools and equipment, able to interpret product labels accurately.
Great organization, problem-solving, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Paid Holiday Leave
Premium Pay For Holiday Work Hours
Generous Paid Time Off (Annual Vacation, Sick, Marriage, Bereavement)
Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Training
10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discount
Subsidized staff meal
Birthday Cake
Long Service Award
Staff Recreation Activity
Safety Statement Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.
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