Company description

PCC Community Markets (PCC) is Seattle’s original — and the nation’s largest — certified organic, community-owned food market. What started with a few Seattle families in 1953 is now a passionate community that believes in the power of good food and the potential of good people; a place where the best of the Northwest comes together, from the produce we stock to the people we hire.

Our Vision: To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet

Our Mission: We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems

Our Values:
We foster high standards
We act with integrity
We embrace stewardship
We take action because we care

Job description

Overview: 

The Deli Prepared Foods Merchandiser is responsible for innovation, development, and analysis of all aspects of the Deli Prepared Foods Program consistent with PCC’s Mission and Values. They work collaboratively with Store operations and office support departments to ensure the successful execution of their program in accordance with financial, social, and environmental goals. 

Priority Apply By: Monday, March 6, 2023

Our Culture:

PCC is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We value all the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff members invest in their work, stores and communities. Valuing diversity is a significant part of our culture, our values and PCC’s success. 

 

PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate kindness
• Focus on the customer
• Instill trust
• Value diversity

In addition, leaders are expected to:

• Build Effective Teams
• Ensure Accountability
• Inspire Others

Main Job Responsibilities: 

• Models and provides excellent professional customer service to both internal and external customers
• Works with the fresh director and pricing manager on the execution of pricing and promotional programs for deli-prepared foods categories based on targeted gross profits, desired market position, and review of supplier costs
• Implements and maintains deli-prepared foods product and recipe guidelines
• Oversees the development of new recipes for the deli prepared foods kitchens as well as sourcing of ingredients used in those recipes following those guidelines and ensures current selections are staying compliant with the guidelines
• Supports co-op-wide promotional plans in collaboration with marketing, merchandising, IT, and operations including monthly promotions, seasonal events, and in-store sampling and demonstrations
• Works with the Fresh Director in establishing a review calendar for analyzing category performance, new item placement, and schematics for resets
• Works with PCC Innovation Chef and Culinary Advancement Project Team to develop new recipes, revise old recipes and oversees the process of this for accuracy, consistency and cost
• Represents PCC in the industry and creates and maintains positive, strategic vendor partnerships
• Keeps up with product trends, issues, and concerns in order to keep PCC delis relative and desirable by our member base and in order to attract new customers as we grow
• Works with the Fresh Director and the quality standards committee to ensure our deli prepared foods vendors are meeting our quality, animal welfare, and seafood sustainability guidelines
• Provides training, mentoring, and development to deli store staff and associate merchandisers
• Supports store directors, deli coordinators, and other staff as needed
• Communicates effectively and timely, both written and verbally
• Works in conjunction with Fresh Program Manager to have weekly store visits in order to support and maintain established deli retail merchandising guidelines and best practices for execution of said guidelines

Qualifications and Skills:

• Outstanding time-management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• A solid understanding of category management, as well as strategic and competitive pricing
• Strong analytical skills, including developing and maintaining positive vendor relations
• Ability to execute strategies that promote deli-prepared foods products and recipes
• 5 years’ experience in project management for new store set-up or remodels
• 5 years’ experience in creative visual merchandising; and an understanding of gross profit margins and product promotions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, including online analytical processing
• Commitment to teamwork and team development, with excellent training and mentoring skills
• 5+ years of management experience in the retail and natural foods industry
• Ability to travel to all locations and work evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits and Perks: 

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Parental Leave
• PTO Accrual – 0.08 hours per hour worked  
• 6 paid holidays per year 
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Discounted ORCA Pass 
• PCC Cooking Classes Discount
• Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Free Co-op Membership 
• Bereavement Leave 
• Employee Assistance Program 

PCC Benefits Page:  

• https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/

Additional Details: 
Reports to: Fresh Director
Direct Report: Prepared Foods Specialist

 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $77,824.00 - $124,550.00

Application instructions

Deadline

March 06, 2023