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Kitchen Team Lead

Linden, NJ, USA Req #553
Monday, September 9, 2024

 

 

 
 

The hourly pay range for this position is $22-$25/hr. This position is based out of our Linden, NJ location. FreshRealm is looking for a Kitchen Specialist in our Fulfillment Center to indirectly oversee a team of 25+ full-time Kitchen Associates. You’ll be responsible for the execution of your team’s daily plan and ensuring that all Associates are complying to company processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for training of new hires and/or temporary Associates
  • Owns execution of SOPs and holds Associates accountable; escalates discrepancies to Supervisor when necessary

  • Owns the safety of the team, ensures that all Associates are in a safe working environment 100% of the time

  • By owning the team’s quality standards, ensure that we send out a quality product to our customers

  • Assist Supervisor with development of the team and assist with training of critical roles.

  • Motivate and challenge the team to achieve and exceed daily performance goals

  • Engage and show respect to associates on a daily basis. Build team morale to drive productivity and quality standards

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements

  • Clear and concise communicator, verbal and written

  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

  • Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

  • Flexible availability; we work night and weekend shifts

  • Must be willing and able to work overtime as required

Experience / Education

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience  in inventory and receiving, management experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills
  • Experience with warehouse (WMS), operations (OMS), and enterprise (ERP) management systems and processes a plus
  • Must be 18 or older to apply as required for machinery and/or equipment utilization
  • High school diploma or GED

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance

401(k) with company match that is immediately vested

Life and ADD insurance

Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.

Paid Time Off

Our Values at Work

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like

ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time

CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.

TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings

INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks

OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity

NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support

SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other details

  • Job Family Fulfillment Operations
  • Job Function Hourly Site
  • Pay Type Hourly
Location on Google Maps
  • Linden, NJ, USA