Eatery Team Lead

**Who you are**:
You’re passionate about food and well-versed in all aspects of the food industry. You have a track record of great leadership and it’s no wonder - your energy and enthusiasm are contagious

Sound familiar? We want to hear from you

Goodness Me is currently seeking an experienced and customer-focused, full-time The Good Kitchen Team Lead for our Brantford store location.

**Your day-to-day**:
Eatery Team Lead will be responsible to lead and support the daily operations of the Eatery/Prepared Foods Department alongside the Eatery Department Manager, with a focus on great customer service, sales, and waste targets. If you enjoy a fast-paced, structured environment, this position may be a great opportunity for you.

**Other duties and tasks may include**:

- Monitoring staff performance and ensuring high levels of productivity are maintained
- Executing performance management conversations with team members
- Ensuring adherence to company and industry regulations
- Maintaining safety and food quality standards
- Motivating and inspiring team members and facilitating personal growth
- Maintaining a high level of product and service knowledge
- Building and maintaining relationships with new and returning customers
- Ordering, receiving, price changes, handling damaged products, and returns
- Participating in merchandising and promotional activities

**What you bring**:

- Previous food service/cook experience
- 1+ years of supervisory or management experience.
- Experience in maintaining operational excellence in retail stores (shrink and inventory management, etc).
- A can-do attitude with a strong work ethic.
- Flexible availability mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends

**Licenses and Certifications**:

- A Food Handler’s certificate is strongly preferred.

Extra Goodness

**Because wellness isn’t just for our shoppers**:
From our emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, to a strong culture of promoting from within and opportunities for skills development training, working at Goodness Me isn’t just a job; it’s a healthy career

**Other perks include**:

- Extended Health Benefits
- 20% discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- Safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace
- Consistent scheduling

**Required Hours**:
This role requires open availability from Sunday
- Thursday with Friday and Saturday off.

**About Us**:
We are not your mainstream grocery store. It’s more than just shopping; it’s discovering the power of food

**At Goodness Me our mission is simple**: to discover, educate about, and offer healthy living products. Our business was born out of a passion to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. For close to 40 years we’ve been providing our loyal customers with access to the healthiest products we can find.

We have 13 stores throughout Ontario, with more coming. Learn more about our story here: goodnessme.ca/pages/about-us

We would love to see a cover letter in addition to your resume. Please send your cover letter and resume for review, and don't be afraid to be original

While we sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Goodness Me is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in making employment decisions based upon race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any prohibited grounds. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please inform us of any accommodations required.