Assistant Department Manager - Food Service

1. Actively participates, trains and mentors food service department crew members to enthusiastically demonstrate, educate and sell in-store delicatessen products.
2. Prepares delicatessen products for sale by incorporating ingredients to create fresh salads and entrées, slice meat and cheese for charcuterie, fry and roast chicken, package, price, label and merchandise products following established department and company policies and procedures.
3. Assists with leadership to food service department crew members including: planning and assigning work, coaching sessions and administering discipline when needed, providing training, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
4. Conducts daily team huddles during each shift in order to communicate sales goals and to reinforce guest service expectations withall bakery department crew members.
5. Assists with writing and placing orders for all products and supplies. Checks in order when load is received and dates, stocks and organizes all dry storage and coolers.
6. Assists with writing daily plans and weekly work schedules that anticipate the needs of the business.
7. Responsible for rotation of merchandise and maintenance of displays ensuring our products meet our freshness guarantee at all times.
8. Assists with the coordination of validation, item authorization, sign making and all food service department related POS maintenance.
9. Ensures that all displays are properly stocked.
10. Maintains accurate records for damaged/spoiled merchandise in accordance with company policies and procedures.
11. Complies with all food and workplace safety rules and regulations.
12. Ensures safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of work area and equipment.
13. Works towards acquiring product knowledge within all departments in order to respond to guest questions and provide informative information about merchandise.
14. Stays updated on weekly specials, coupons and other company promotions that encourage an environment that delights our guests.
15. Works in and cultivates a team oriented work environment that inspires collaboration and cooperation.
16. Store is open seven days a week and may require weekend, holiday and shift work.

• Department operations experience or equivalent education to be knowledgeable of the nature of every position within the department.
  • Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in the department including willingness to taste and evaluate delicatessen products.
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures for proper handling of knives and other food service equipment.
  • Strong work ethic with ability to follow instructions and procedures applying effective time management skills.
• Math skills necessary, but not limited to: the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, follow recipes, completing sales transactions and calculating discounts.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communicator with ability to professionally and courteously interact with guests, crew members, store management team, corporate sales managers and leadership. This includes answering telephone calls and using in-store intercom system.
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and detergents in order to clean and sanitize tools using without allergic reaction.
• Ability to work around food ingredients, produce and spices without allergic reaction.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to equipment use and work environment.
• Current State Food Handler’s Permit must be maintained.

Work space will be primarily in kitchen environment with exposure to machine induced background noise, ice/wet areas, hot grills, fryers, slicers, freezers and refrigerated areas. 

Will be required to join a labor union.

Physical activity: Lifting (25-50 lbs. routinely), standing/walking, bending, twisting, reaching, fingering, pushing/pulling, sitting

Oven, fryer, steamer, microwave, toaster, chill blaster, knives, rotisserie, wrapper, cooking utensils, slicer, grater, box knife, pans/bowls/dishes, fountain drink machine, ice machine, scale, computer, printer, telephone, Telzon, shopping cart, garbage compactor, bailer, pallet jack, flat bed, hand truck, ladder, calculator, dishwasher.

Cleaning supplies: hand soap, hand sanitizer, glass and multi-surface cleaner, floor degreaser, pot/pan detergent, block whitener, bio-shield drain treatment, food grade lubricant.

Personal Protective Equipment: cut resistant gloves, fryer gloves, heavy cotton oven mitts, heavy cotton sleeves, silicon oven mitt, heavy cotton gloves, goggles

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).  [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. ​Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

 *For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually. 

Employer Description

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail.  Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being.  We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S.  We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

The pay range is $22.00 to $28.00 per hour. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (between 7-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility

Close Date: 07/27/2026

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External candidates: Visit www.albertsonscompanies.com, click Careers, then type ‘in the Keyword Field Stanwood, WA’ in the Location Field, the Search.