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Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:
Warehouse associates are the foundation to our companys success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards. As a Loader, Non-Formula, you will be transporting items into trailers using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts or by hand.
The Loader, Non-Formula prepares pallets of out-going freight for shipping and transports pallets while observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Transports items to be shipped into the trailer with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan.
• Moves out going products from staging area to the loading dock with forklift.
• Wraps pallets with cellophane, secure load/pallets and make sure shipping labels are in place as needed.
• Locates the proper slot on the trailer for the order, set it in place and secure the load when complete.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Reviews work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Inspects empty trailers at the loading dock to insure they are clean and clear before loading and take appropriate action as needed.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Assists Order Selectors and perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFGs broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the \"Company\") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the \"EEO is the Law\" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details:

• Sunday- Thursday 2pm start time
• Hourly Pay $17.50

Position Summary:
Select cases and other containers of food and non-foods products to fill customer orders from multi-level rack warehouse storage systems. Items are placed on pallets and completed orders are moved to the loading dock staging area with an electric pallet jack/forklift, wrapped, labeled and readied for shipment in a timely manner observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Review work schedule, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Perform a safety check on pallet jack/forklift to be used and insure that all other safety devices are functioning properly. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets.
• Manually place the appropriate stock items on pallet from pick slots and racks as required. Use single and/or double pallets as directed.
• Transport completed palletized customer order to shipping dock staging area. May be required to shrink-wrap pallet for staging.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, or attach re-charger and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
6-12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift
Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry
Pass pre-employment drug test

Company description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the \"Company\") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the \"EEO is the Law\" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

TITLE:  Shift Leader (SL)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:  The person holding this supervisory position is considered a part time team member and is responsible and accountable for:  the daily operation of the restaurant, assisting the RGM with hiring and training team members, directing the activities of team members, and rewarding or disciplining team members in consultation with the RGM; and, performing these functions in ways that assure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, customer satisfaction, a high level of team member morale and the attainment of sales and profit objectives.  The Shift Manager reports directly to the RGM, and holds the second highest position in the restaurant if there is not an Assistant Manager.  In restaurants with an Assistant Manager, the Shift Manager is the next highest position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The following accountabilities are essential to this position and a high degree of performance must be achieved in each in order for the incumbent to be successful.  These accountabilities are organized according to our six Key Result Areas.

When the word "policies" or the phrase "policies and procedures" or similar language is used in any of the Company's documents, the term refers to all policy and procedure bulletins, manuals, training materials, memoranda, newsletters, communications on the “Document Viewer” on the computer, and all other documents and oral discussions with team members' supervisors, which relate to the restaurant.  The management team shall be responsible for ensuring that all team members, including the manager himself/herself, comply with all Company policies and procedures and all Pizza Hut standards at all times and take immediate steps to correct actions not in accordance with such policies, procedures and standards.

I. PROFITABILITY

A.Planning

1.Executes the RGM’s plans and overall Daland Corporation plans to achieve consistent sales growth and profit growth.

2.Achieves planned/budgeted profits, as communicated by the RGM.  This involves:

- a.Using established control systems and procedures to measure actual results and to identify deviations from planned results.
- b.Assisting the RGM, as requested, in developing and implementing corrective action plans to assure actual results conform to plan.

B.Policies:  Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, those relating to inventory, cash, payroll, food handling, interactions with guests, team members, and vendors, and legal compliance.

C.Manages and Controls Cash:  In conjunction with the RGM and other managers, ensures that that all cash and checks, minus the change fund is correctly deposited, credit card transactions are correctly settled, and cash over or short is minimized.

1. Performs Banking Transactions

- a. Assures that two deposits daily are prepared and deposited in the bank (more than two may be required in higher volume units.)
- i. The intent of the first deposit is to remove from the unit an amount approximately equal to the total of cash plus checks, minus the amount of the change fund.
- ii. The first deposit is to be made after 4:00 p.m., when the opening manager is ready to leave for the day.
- iii. The final deposit will be all remaining cash plus checks, minus the change fund.
- iv. The managers may take such deposits to the bank, using his/her personal vehicle, and depending on the time of day, make the deposit in the bank lobby or in the night depository.
- v. Assure the “Weekly Deposit Log” is completed for each deposit made.
- b. If requested by the RGM, the other managers shall perform the following tasks. These are the responsibility of the RGM, but may be delegated to other managers.
- i. Picks up validated deposit slips at the bank.
- ii. Verifies bank validated deposit amounts to sales and cash reports as well as the “Weekly Deposit Log,” and assures all appropriate signatures are on the “Weekly Deposit Log”.
- iii. Sends a copy of the “Weekly Deposit Log” to the Home Office with all other weekly paperwork.

D.Controls cash drawers and team member “banks”, following all established manual and computer procedures.

1. Establishes the correct number of cash drawers.  Number of cash drawers in use at one time may vary from one to four depending on size of the restaurant, sales volume, method of delivering services to customer.  Amount of cash in each drawer is recorded and kept in the drawer for the duration of the shift, or until “dropped” from the cash drawer to the safe.
2. Establishes cash banks for delivery drivers.
3. As needed, will operate cash drawer following established procedures for cash drawer operation.
4. As necessary, money is removed from cash drawers from time to time and secured in the safe.
5. Throughout the shift, cash drawer transactions, such as paid outs, miscellaneous receipts (paid ins), discounts and promotions are properly accounted for, including all documentation; transactions are properly entered into the computer; and, all documentation is organized and secured for transmitting to the Home Office.
6. Assures cash drawers are counted and balanced at the end of each shift or when there is a change in cashiers.
7. Records tips for servers and drivers on credit card/gift card transactions and correctly settles all credit card/gift card transactions.
8. Inform the RGM anytime cash short exceeds $5 for a day.
9. Reviews reports and otherwise takes actions to ensure that team members properly report actual sales and actual tips, and ensures that team members do not falsify credit card receipts or other Company documents.  This requires due diligence on the part of the managers.

E.Assists the RGM in Managing and Controlling Cost of Sales:  The actual cost per the P&L must be equal to or between Ideal Cost and Allowable Cost as calculated in the Product Cost Analysis report and Bonus Calculation Sheet.   This includes these processes:

1.Utilizes manuals and/or automated procedures approved by the Company, orders all approved products used in the restaurant.

2.Properly accepts deliveries and properly stores inventory items used in the restaurant.  This involves these processes:

- a.Checks in products as received off of delivery vehicles to verity product quality and verifies that amounts charged for on delivery receipt/packing slips are for amount of goods received. 
- b.Uses a two-wheeled hand truck to unload and products, assists and oversees other team members in proper storage of products.  Weight of items varies from 10 to 50 pounds.  Full load on two-wheeled hand truck may exceed 500 pounds.  Generally, ensures that more than one person is available to perform this task. 
- c.“Autoposts” inventory received, or enters on inventory record the amount and cost of each product item received, as noted on delivery receipt/packing slip.

3.Accurately accounts for all product coming into the restaurant, used to prepare products, or transferred out of the restaurant.

4.Assures the proper execution of all recipes and specifications for preparing ingredients and assembling products.

5.Manages waste which involves maintaining a FIFO (First In, First Out) system and marking all products with a Made – Ready – Discard label.

6.Assures the correct order entry procedures are followed by all order takers.

7.Assures compliance with team member consumption policies.

8.Performs a Daily Product Usage Analysis on critical inventory items to assure usage meets guidelines.

9.Communicates goals to team members and follows up with team members to ensure goals are being met.

10.The following tools are used to aid in controlling Cost of Sales:

- FMS Product Cost Analysis Report
- FMS Daily Ideal Usage Report
- FMS Weekly Worksheet Report
- Bonus Calculation Sheet
- Profit and Loss Statement
- The General Ledger
- Prep Variance Report
- Daily Prep Variance Report

F.Assists the RGM in Managing and Controlling Cost of Labor:  Ensures that “Flow-thru” targets/goals are achieved; actual hours used do not exceed the established labor model/matrix; and, team member productivity is maximized.  This includes these processes:.

1.Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of team member timekeeping records, including tips and team member meals.  Updates team member records as needed.

2. Minimizing edits to clock-in/clock-out transactions by assuring team members properly    clock in at the beginning of their shift and clock out at the end of their shift.

3. Assuring team members do not clock in earlier than five (5) minutes prior to their scheduled shift.

4. Assuring the man-hours used for opening and closing the restaurant do not exceed   established targets.

5.Analyzing actual labor hours used versus earned allowable labor hours and calculating the variance; and, using this information to appropriately manage labor each shift.

6.Communicating and cooperating with the Home Office Payroll Department to assure accuracy in payroll, including information about new hires, raises, promotions, and terminations.

7.Making appropriate recommendations to the RGM regarding wages within Company guidelines.

8.Eliminating overtime hours for team members who are paid on an hourly basis.

9.Eliminating supplemental tip credit pay.

10.Improving team member productivity using the measurements and tools available through the Company, as well as the following:

- Assuring the Back of the House (BOH) is “optimized”:
- i. Organized … a place for everything, and everything in its place
- ii. Lineal Flow … eliminate or minimize back tracking
- iii. Have all items located closest to the next step in the product assembly process
- iv. Minimize the number of steps taken and the reach needed for all items
- Assuring that team members are thoroughly trained.
- Ensuring that “prep levels’ are adequate for the forecasted volume of business for the day, including:  products thawing/tempering; raw product prep; preassembled pizza and other products; and so on.
- Ensuring that food preparation areas, make table, cut table, and service areas are stocked appropriately before each shift and maintained during peak volume periods.
- Ensuring products are prepared quickly in accordance with time standards.
- Ensuring that tables vacated by customers are cleared, cleaned, sanitized and reset quickly.

11. Reduces turnover by managing all aspects of the restaurant professionally and in accordance with Company standards.

12. If the RGM has delegated scheduling to the Shift Manager, the Shift Manager uses established procedures to produce a sales forecast to be used in the scheduling process.

G.Managing Other Operating Expenses and Semi-Variable Expenses to Budget or less.

II. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

A.Maintains positive customer relations, which includes:

1. Assuring personal behaviors and team member behaviors toward all customers are courteous, attentive, respectful, and enthusiastic.

2. Assuring a comfortable environment for customers.

3. Executing "Floor Management" by directing activities and greeting and interacting with customers on each shift worked.

4. Immediately resolving customer complaints by apologizing first and then assuring the satisfaction of the customer.  Complaints may be received in person, by phone, or in writing.  Consult with the RGM if the customer is not satisfied with your suggested resolution.

- a. B.L.A.S.T. is the acronym we use for our complaint resolution process:
- Believe the customer
- Listen to the customer
- Apologize to the customer
- Satisfy the customer
- Thank the customer

5. Immediately contacting the RGM (or DM if the RGM is not available immediately) regarding any incidents in which customers are injured or in which customers claim some harm done to them.

B. Ensures customers receive prompt, quality service.  This includes:

1. If the RGM has delegated scheduling to the Shift Manager, scheduling the correct number of team members for forecast sales volume; and deploying those Team members in the correct job roles.
2. Following established service guidelines and procedures to assure all Hospitality Standards are achieved.
3. Directing team member activities to assure speed of service standards are met or exceeded, including product preparation times and delivery times. 
4. Personally serving customers as required to meet the demand of the volume of business.
5. Ensuring customers are greeted properly and seated as quickly as appropriate.
6. Recognizing and dealing effectively with the special needs of customers.
7. Ensuring that customer orders are taken promptly, prepared accurately, and served quickly.
8. Ensuring customer follow-up, which means servers check back with customers   frequently to see if there is anything else needed. 
9. Ensuring immediate attention is given to customers ready to pay, either by prompting servers to complete the table cashout procedure or by performing the transaction of cashing out customer as needed.
10. Ensuring the phone is answered promptly and courteously, following the Telephone Service Essentials.
11. Responding to customers at pickup counter and drive-thru window; finding order; collecting money for the order; verifying order to customer; and, thanking customers.
12. Dispatching orders for delivery customers as required to meet the demands of the volume of business, grouping orders by geographical destination and instructing drivers as they arrive and depart which orders to take with them and where to go.
13. Delivering pizzas as necessary to meet the demands of the business.
14. Ensuring customers are thanked for their business.

C.Ensures quality ingredients are used to prepare all products.  This includes:

1. Maintaining Food Safe Temperatures for all ingredients and products.
2. Ensuring food preparation utensils and food contact surfaces are property cleaned and sanitized.
3. Ensuring that procedures for receiving, handling and storing ingredients are followed.
4. Recognizing and correcting any raw ingredients or product problems.
5. Maintaining inventory levels which assure product freshness and no outages.
6. Eliminating the potential for cross contamination.
7. Ensuring that proper procedures are followed to prepare ingredients (dough, sauces, meats, cheeses, and vegetables).
8. Ensuring salad bar is maintained according to standards of operation (restaurant only).
9. Personally preparing ingredients as necessary.

D. Ensures quality products, which includes:

1. Planning dough, ingredient and product preparation to meet sales volumes and personally preparing these items, as necessary, to meet the demand of the business.
2. If deemed appropriate by the RGM, performing a product cookability test to verify proper oven and belt speed.
3. Following proper procedures to process customer orders.
4. Personally preparing and cooking menu items as required to meet the demands of the volume of business.
5. Taking every appropriate action, in consultation with the RGM, including driving to another restaurant to pick up product, to resolve outage or potential outage situations. 
6. Maintaining inventory levels which assure product freshness and no outages.
7. Planning dough, ingredient and product preparation to meet sales volumes and personally preparing these items, as necessary, to meet the demand of the business.
8. Assuring all products are prepared according to exact specifications, recipes and procedures.
9. Personally preparing and cooking menu items as required to meet the demands of the volume of business.

E.Ensures that all standards for cleanliness and sanitation are met or exceeded, with particular attention to:

1. Restrooms.
2. Table tops; booth backs and seats; and chair seats.
3. Silverware, plateware, and glassware.
4. Dining room floors.
5. Salad bar.

F.Implements new or approved changes in policies, procedures and/or operation standards.  This involves:

1. Attending training sessions.
2. Reading "Rollout Guides" or other resources.
3. Assisting the RGM with training restaurant team members of new procedures or changes.
4. Participating in crew training and other actions in the restaurant to assure full and correct implementation.
5. If requested by the RGM, assisting with updating all manuals, resources and job aids as required.

III.PEOPLE

A.Maintains positive team member relations and a positive and productive workplace, which involves:

1. Building relationships with team members based on mutual trust and respect.
2. Communicating and following the Daland “5 Star” Vision and Core Beliefs.
3. Promoting teamwork.
4. Being familiar with benefits available to team members, and referring appropriate questions to the RGM regarding these benefits.
5. Informing the RGM of all team member grievances.
6. Performing correct and consistent administration of team member disciplinary procedures, and discussing all recommended discipline with the RGM.
7. Assuring compliance with various governmental regulations, such as ensuring that all team members are clocked in while working, complying with overtime laws, child labor laws, alcoholic beverage laws, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, FLSA, EEO, etc.
8. Performing consistent administration of and compliance with Company policies and procedures.
9. Communicating effectively with the crew and management team.
10. Assuring team member understanding of the Daland Corporation organization structure and career opportunities within the Company.

B. Assists the RGM with managing the size and quality of staff.  The following are responsibilities of the RGM, but if requested by the RGM, the Shift Manager may assist with the following:

1. Planning, recruiting, and hiring to assure a full staff at all times and to assure adequate time for processing MVR's (motor vehicle reports), background checks, etc.  Only the RGM is authorized to hire new team members; and Shift Managers are only permitted to interview applicants if authorized by the RGM.
2. Continuously recruiting and taking applications from job candidates.
3. If requested by the RGM, utilizing staffing tools, such as the Pizza Hut Hiring Zone and the team member Assessment; interviewing job candidates; and, checking their references.
4. If requested by the RGM, making recommendations to the RGM regarding the best qualified candidates.
5. Complying with Company employment practices and governmental regulations, including EEO, ADA Title I, etc.

C.Assisting the RGM in training newly hired team members and team members preparing for promotions.  This involves:

1. Following Company training policies and meeting Pizza Hut Training Standards.
2. Utilizing on-line training, trainer's guides, checklists, job aids, tests and other training resources to assure a thorough job of training.
3. Using the four step training process of:  (1) Preparation (2) Show & Tell; (3) Guided Practice; and (4) Follow-up to assure the trainee can perform all tasks up to required standards prior to being allowed to perform the tasks "solo."

D. Manages team member performance and supervises work.  This includes:

1.Utilizing Coaching for Results, which includes:

- a.Activating team member behavior.
- (1)Providing guidance, direction, and reassurance to all team members.
- (2)Communicating non-negotiable standards of performance to team members.
- (3)Conducting team member meetings, group training sessions and Jump Start meetings.
- (4)Assigning Team members tasks from the Opening, Closing and Maintenance checklist. 
- (5)Communicating job assignments for each shift to team members and assuring each team member works their assignment.
- (6)Giving instructions to team members that are clear and assure understanding.
- (7)Assigning team members to breaks.
- (8)Sending team members home early if not needed due to business conditions.
- (9)Calling team members in early, or calling extra team members to work to cover unanticipated surges in business volume.
- (10)Assuring all opening, shift, and closing job duties are completed and performed correctly.
- b.Evaluating team member behavior.
- (1)Observing team member performance each shift.
- (2)Working along side team members and assisting in the performance of their tasks, as needed.=
- (3)Monitoring team member meals and signing team member meal guest checks.
- (4)Ensuring adherence to alcoholic beverage laws of the local community
- (5)Conducting regular, written performance appraisals on all subordinates, using the procedure and forms provided by the Company and within the time specified in compensation plans.
- c.Responding to team member behavior with consequences.
- (1)Taking action (corrective or positive reinforcement) to assure team member performance meets or exceeds standards.
- (2)Providing ongoing counseling that gives praise and recognition to team members for jobs well done; identifies areas of performance needing improvement and methods for improving; and, if required, gives reprimands that are job focused.

2.Handling non-routine occurrences/emergencies and informing the RGM of such occurrences/emergencies.

E. Assists RGM with developing promotable team members in his/her restaurant and promotable management for Daland.  This includes:

1. Using Company training programs and resources to prepare candidates for promotions and to assure that the management team is 100% certified in management processes, systems, policies, and procedures.
2. Making recommendations to the RGM regarding which team members are eligible for promotion to Shift Manager/Leader.

F. Assists RGM with personnel administration functions, which includes:

1. Assuring team members complete all required personnel documents such as W-4's, I-9's, Team member Acknowledgment, Arbitration Agreement, Delivery Driver Statement, New Driver Checklist, etc.; and, that these required documents are transmitted to the Home Office.
2. Documenting required payroll data for team members, including accurate recording of hours;
3. Managing worker's compensation claims, etc. in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
4. Maintaining personnel files on all team members, which includes filing all personnel documents; recording training dates, vacation dates, evaluation dates, pay increases, and absences; etc.

IV. MARKETING

A.Implements marketing programs to increase business.  This includes:

1. Engaging in positive community/public relations for Pizza Hut.
2. Providing input for promotional ideas.
3. Displaying and maintaining Point of Purchase (P.O.P.) and other elements of national, co-op or local marketing programs;
4. Properly executing authorized marketing programs, including new product tests.
5. Taking initiative to recommend new opportunities for increasing business.

V. FACILITIES

A.Maintains a quality environment for our customers and team members.  This includes:

1. Conducting routine Preventive Maintenance on the facility and equipment.
2. Taking corrective actions pursuant to the RGM’s safety inspections.
3. Advising the RGM regarding non-routine problems and following up to assure such problems are corrected.
4. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in all areas of the restaurant.
5. Organizing all work space to ensure ease of operation.
6. Providing a quality work environment that is safe and complies with all OSHA regulations.
7. Cleaning and organizing refrigeration units.  
8. Ensuring floors are clean and free from obstruction.
9. Keeping HVAC vents and filters clean.
10. Ensuring trash is disposed of promptly and according to security procedures.
11. Ensuring parking lot and grounds are free of trash and debris and taking action to correct deficiencies.
12. Ensuring all equipment is used according to proper operational procedures.
13. Keeping restrooms cleaned and stocked.
14. Keeping food prep areas cleaned and sanitized according to approved procedures.
15. Ensuring the daily cleaning and maintenance of all equipment.
16. Correcting any unsafe conditions.
17. Following up to ensure all Scheduled Maintenance and Daily CM&A items are completed.

VI. ADMINISTRATION

A.Effectively manages time, allocating an appropriate amount to each Key Result Area.

B.Manages all paperwork, documentation, written reports, etc. and assures these are always submitted on time and that they are accurate, complete and organized.

C.If requested by the RGM, orders inventory items used in the restaurant.  This involves these processes:

1. Review of the Inventory on Hand is performed.  The Inventory on Hand is compared to the Weekly Ideal Usage, which is obtained from the Product Cost Analysis report, and a determination is made as to the amount of each particular item to order.  The order is then recorded on an order sheet, or is entered into the computer for electronic transfer of order information.
2. Amount ordered of each item may be adjusted upward or downward based on projections of upcoming sales trends, coupon impact, weather changes or other extra-restaurant environmental changes.
3. Calls in orders for supplies on the phone, or electronically submits order via computer.

D.If requested by the RGM, conducts weekly inventory of all food, paper and beverage products used in the unit.  This involves these processes:

1. Physically reviewing and counting the inventory on hand (which involves climbing shelves, bending, kneeling, etc.).
2. Rearranging inventory to assure proper rotation (first in, first out) and to make it easier to count and control.
3. Recording amounts of inventory on hand on the inventory form.

E.If requested by the RGM, prepares the weekly labor schedules.  This involves these processes:

1. Updating Guest Check Comments file in the restaurant computer to assist in forecasting labor hours.
2. Reviewing Guest Check Comments file and upcoming promotions that may affect sales during the upcoming week.
3. Forecasting anticipated sales volume by shift, by day and by week.  The forecast is based on knowledge of any outside events that may influence sales such as coupons, promotions, etc.  Particular consideration must be given to how sales are generated--that is, dine-in business contrasted to carry-out business or delivery business.
4. Updating sales forecasts in the FMS (computer system) based on outside events that may influence sales.
5. Reviewing requests for days off that have been turned in by team members and when possible allowing for requested days off.
6. Using experience, past schedules, Black Book information, Guest Check Comments, knowledge of team members' abilities, labor goals, and FMS (computer system) recommended labor schedule to assist in scheduling the proper number of team members each shift to meet sales volume and labor hour guidelines.
7. Obtaining the RGM's approval of the schedule, then posting the final schedule in accordance with Daland Corporation's policies and procedures.

F.Performs daily accounting procedures.  This includes these processes:

1. At close of business day requests a sales report from the FMS computer to determine total sales entered into the cash drawers throughout the system.
2. Any cash paidouts or miscellaneous deposits from the day are verified with what is in the system.
3. Cash on hand is counted and reconciled against total sales.
4. Total deposit is calculated, and a deposit is prepared.
5. Dough waste and PPP waste is documented and calculated on the form provided and filed for use in forecasting future prep levels.
6. All gift checks are counted and verified against prior counts less current gift check sales on the Gift Check Tracking form.

G.If requested by the RGM, performs weekly accounting procedures.  This includes these processes:

1. Completing, as required, the Weekly Sales Analysis and analyzing it.
2. Completing the Weekly Inventory.
3. Completing the payroll functions.
4. Analyzing the Daily Business Summary Report to determine performance in key measurement areas.
5. Preparing the weekly packet for the home office, using the checklist provided to assure all required items are included.
6. Calling any needed FRS numbers or statistics to the District Manager.

H.Meets all deadlines and assures that subordinates meet their deadlines.

I.Manages all paperwork, documentation, written reports, etc. and assures these are always submitted on time and that they are accurate, complete and organized.

J.Maintains and updates required files, manuals, and reports.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The "non-essential" functions are routinely performed by the person holding the Shift Manager's position and they are essential to the effective operation of the restaurant.  However, these functions are considered "non-essential" to the position. The Manager on Duty is then accountable for assuring the delegated functions are correctly performed.

A.Receives and stores inventory items used in the unit.  This involves these processes:

1. Checking in products as received off delivery vehicles to verify product quality and that amount charged for on the delivery receipt/packing slip is correct when compared to amount received.  Signing the delivery receipt/packing slips for amount of goods received.
2. Using a two-wheeled hand truck, assists and oversees other employees in proper storage of products.  Weight of items varies.  Generally, more than one person is available to perform this task.
3. Entering on inventory screen of the computer the amount and cost of each product item received as noted on the delivery receipt/packing slip.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:  The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job.

A.Ability to work a minimum of three (3) days and at least 30 hours per week, but must be available to work more than 30 hours per week if necessary due to business necessity. In addition to having the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including late nights and weekends.

B.Valid driver's license, insurance and automobile.  Position involves taking large amounts of cash receipts to the bank at different times of the day including at night.  Banks are generally at a distance requiring a person to drive to the bank. Position may also need automobile to pick up product, make pizza deliveries, etc.

C.Able and willing to travel.  Position requires occasional travel for training, new store openings and meetings, which may be held at a distance from home not feasible to drive daily.  Overnight stays at an out-of-town location may be required during the training sessions, new store opening, and meetings for up to one week at a time.

D.Telephone (cellular or land line) at residence.  There are circumstances that may arise at the restaurant of which the manager must be informed while off duty.

E.Sufficient physical agility to perform the functions of the position. This includes these processes:

1. Sufficient physical strength to lift most items used in the operation of the restaurant.
2. Sufficient communication skills.  Position involves communicating with team members, superiors and customers.  
3. Ability to move at a fairly quick pace and to remain stationary for periods of six to eight hours at a time.  The position requires person to perform all of the above at different times and intervals as needed by the realities of the environment and the position.

F.Ability to maintain a state of self-composure under conditions of stress and anxiety.  Position routinely involves stress resulting from work overload, role ambiguity, conflicting demands from various customers, and team members.  Person in this position must be able to function effectively under these conditions.

G.Previous experience with this Company as a Shift Manager/Leader; or previous restaurant management experience with another Company.

H.Sufficient mental and cognitive ability to perform the calculations and fill in the sales and product tracking forms used by the Company.  Estimate is that ability to read, write and perform arithmetic procedures at the 12th grade level will be sufficient.

I.Ability to perform all of the duties of the hourly team members and supervisors under this person's supervision.  As time and circumstances dictate the person in this position may have to assist or take over the duties of an hourly team member in order to expedite good customer service.  Also necessary in order to train new team members in this function.

J.Ability to communicate effectively with a large variety of persons with diverse backgrounds.  Position is one where incumbent provides direction and supervision to a variety of subordinates with diverse levels of education, differences in ages, and experience.  Must be able to express ideas and concepts to these persons to assure teamwork through organization and leadership.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Standard restaurant office equipment such as calculator, telephone, and computer.

"Pizza Wheel".  This is a device with a handle and a round stainless steel blade that is used to cut certain types of pizza dough crusts.

"Rocker Knife".  This is a device about two feet long with a stainless steel handle that extends across the top of a stainless steel blade fashioned in a curve.  It is used to cut certain types of pizzas by placing on the pizza and rocking the blade across the pizza surface.

"Vegetable Chopper".  This is a hand operated mechanical device used to slice whole raw vegetables into smaller pieces for use on the make table.

"Crock".  A generic term used to describe a variety of containers used to hold food items served on a salad bar.  Knives, spoons, spatulas and other common utensils.

"Make Table".  An open topped, refrigerated, compartmented table for the storage of food items used in the preparation of products for customer orders.  Has doors which allow access to interior refrigerated section below the table top where additional food items are stored as back-up for the items stored on top of the table.

"Cut Table".  A stainless steel table where cooked pizzas are cut into slices and where other products are assembled prior to serving them to the customer.

"Oven".  A power driven device operating at high temperatures used to bake food products.

"Automatic Dishwasher".  A mechanical device consisting of:  (1) a dirty dish/rinse table, used to rinse and prepare dishes for washing; (2) dishwasher compartment, where dishes are washed with hot water, soap, sanitizing chemical and pressurized water; and, (3) clean dish/drain table, where clean dishes drain, dry and are sorted for storage.

"Dough Proofer".  A metal cabinet heated to approximately 95 degrees Fahrenheit, in which panned dough is placed to obtain the correct rise in the dough.

"Three Compartment Sink".  A stainless steel sink, separated into three compartments used to wash, rinse and sanitize all kitchen tools, and smallwares not washed in the automatic dishwasher.

"Pan Gripper".  This is a mechanical device used to grip certain types of pizza pans for purposes of lifting or carrying when they have been heated to a high temperature.

"Portion Cups".  These are pre-measured cups used by Pizza Hut restaurants for portioning cheese and toppings for pizzas.

"Scales".  This is a small table model scale used to weigh and portion ingredients used in the recipes of various products.

"Pan Separators".  These are plastic items, of varying shape, diameter and circumference, used to separate pans filled with dough to protect the dough inside the pan from contamination and to allow pans to be stacked for storage.

"Dough Perforator".  This is a mechanical device consisting of a handle attached to a small wheeled drum that is dotted with metal protrusions.  It is used to perforate certain types of dough prior to topping to prevent formation of bubbles during baking.

"Cutting Board".  This is a hard surface board, rectangular or square in shape, on which pizzas and other food products are cut.

"Reach In".  A refrigerated piece of equipment with doors which open to allow dough or pizza ingredients to be stored inside for easy access.

"Scraper Block".  A device with a stainless steel blade and a wooden handle in a rectangular shape used to cut dough for portioning, and scraping the make table/cut table surfaces off for cleaning.

"Prep Table".  A table about 34 to 36 inches high, with a stainless steel top.  The table is used as a work surface for the preparation of many ingredient items used in the Pizza Hut.

“Kitchen and Dining Utensils".  Such as knives, spoons, spatulas, etc.

"Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Tumblers".  and other items to serve food and beverages to customers.

"Spoon".  A stainless steel device with a long handle and a curved end used for applying sauce to prepared dough.

"Pan".  A round metal device with a raised edge for holding dough prior to topping and baking.

"Walk-in".  A refrigerated compartment of sufficient size to allow the individual to actually walk into the refrigerated compartment to obtain or store perishable items.  Compartment may be sufficiently cold to freeze items.

"Freezer".  A refrigerated box maintained at sufficient cold temperatures so as to freeze items stored inside.

"Ice Machine".  A device that automatically receives water, freezes it, and stores it as ice in an attached storage bin.

"Soda Dispenser" (pop machine).  A device that mixes syrup and carbonated water and dispenses carbonated soft beverage (soda, pop).

"Point of Sale Computer".  Electronic device used in tracking orders, inventory, payroll information.  Contains cash drawer used to make change for customer transactions, track paidouts, delivery orders, dispatching.

"FMS"  Field Management System.  Software used on the point of sale computer that provides management information necessary in managing the day to day operations of the restaurant.

Miscellaneous equipment such as a telephone, carry-out boxes and bags, hand towels, etc.

Serving tray, ticket book, bus tub, flatware and other small items.

Note:  Many restaurants have additional equipment such as beer boxes, spaghetti magic machine, etc.

PLACES WHERE WORK IS PERFORMED:  This work is performed on the employer's premises.  Location of premises may vary throughout the employer's Company.  This job description was developed by observing the work in process and from information provided by the management of Daland Corporation.

TITLE: Shift Manager (SM)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:  The person holding this supervisory position is considered a full time team member and is responsible and accountable for:  the daily operation of the restaurant, assisting the RGM with hiring and training team members, directing the activities of team members, and rewarding or disciplining team members in consultation with the RGM; and, performing these functions in ways that assure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, customer satisfaction, a high level of team member morale and the attainment of sales and profit objectives.  The Shift Manager reports directly to the RGM, and holds the second highest position in the restaurant if there is not an Assistant Manager.  In restaurants with an Assistant Manager, the Shift Manager is the next highest position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following accountabilities are essential to this position and a high degree of performance must be achieved in each in order for the incumbent to be successful.  These accountabilities are organized according to our six Key Result Areas.

When the word "policies" or the phrase "policies and procedures" or similar language is used in any of the Company's documents, the term refers to all policy and procedure bulletins, manuals, training materials, memoranda, newsletters, communications on the “Document Viewer” on the computer, and all other documents and oral discussions with team members' supervisors, which relate to the restaurant.  The management team shall be responsible for ensuring that all team members, including the manager himself/herself, comply with all Company policies and procedures and all Pizza Hut standards at all times and take immediate steps to correct actions not in accordance with such policies, procedures and standards.

I. PROFITABILITY

A.Planning

1.Executes the RGM’s plans and overall Daland Corporation plans to achieve consistent sales growth and profit growth.

2.Achieves planned/budgeted profits, as communicated by the RGM. This involves:

- a.Using established control systems and procedures to measure actual results and to identify deviations from planned results.
- b.Assisting the RGM, as requested, in developing and implementing corrective action plans to assure actual results conform to plan.

B.Policies: Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, those relating to inventory, cash, payroll, food handling, interactions with guests, team members, and vendors, and legal compliance.

C.Manages and Controls Cash: In conjunction with the RGM and other managers, ensures that that all cash and checks, minus the change fund is correctly deposited, credit card transactions are correctly settled, and cash over or short is minimized.

1. Performs Banking Transactions

- a. Assures that two deposits daily are prepared and deposited in the bank (more than two may be required in higher volume units.)
- i. The intent of the first deposit is to remove from the unit an amount approximately equal to the total of cash plus checks, minus the amount of the change fund.
- ii. The first deposit is to be made after 4:00 p.m., when the opening manager is ready to leave for the day.
- iii. The final deposit will be all remaining cash plus checks, minus the change fund.
- iv. The managers may take such deposits to the bank, using his/her personal vehicle, and depending on the time of day, make the deposit in the bank lobby or in the night depository.
- v. Assure the “Weekly Deposit Log” is completed for each deposit made.
- b. If requested by the RGM, the other managers shall perform the following tasks. These are the responsibility of the RGM, but may be delegated to other managers.
- i. Picks up validated deposit slips at the bank.
- ii. Verifies bank validated deposit amounts to sales and cash reports as well as the “Weekly Deposit Log,” and assures all appropriate signatures are on the “Weekly Deposit Log”.
- iii. Sends a copy of the “Weekly Deposit Log” to the Home Office with all other weekly paperwork.

D.Controls cash drawers and team member “banks”, following all established manual and computer procedures.

1. Establishes the correct number of cash drawers. Number of cash drawers in use at one time may vary from one to four depending on size of the restaurant, sales volume, method of delivering services to customer. Amount of cash in each drawer is recorded and kept in the drawer for the duration of the shift, or until “dropped” from the cash drawer to the safe.
2. Establishes cash banks for delivery drivers.
3. As needed, will operate cash drawer following established procedures for cash drawer operation.
4. As necessary, money is removed from cash drawers from time to time and secured in the safe.
5. Throughout the shift, cash drawer transactions, such as paid outs, miscellaneous receipts (paid ins), discounts and promotions are properly accounted for, including all documentation; transactions are properly entered into the computer; and, all documentation is organized and secured for transmitting to the Home Office.
6. Assures cash drawers are counted and balanced at the end of each shift or when there is a change in cashiers.
7. Records tips for servers and drivers on credit card/gift card transactions and correctly settles all credit card/gift card transactions.
8. Inform the RGM anytime cash short exceeds $5 for a day.
9. Reviews reports and otherwise takes actions to ensure that team members properly report actual sales and actual tips, and ensures that team members do not falsify credit card receipts or other Company documents. This requires due diligence on the part of the managers.

E.Assists the RGM in Managing and Controlling Cost of Sales: The actual cost per the P&L must be equal to or between Ideal Cost and Allowable Cost as calculated in the Product Cost Analysis report and Bonus Calculation Sheet. This includes these processes:

1.Utilizes manuals and/or automated procedures approved by the Company, orders all approved products used in the restaurant.

2.Properly accepts deliveries and properly stores inventory items used in the restaurant. This involves these processes:

- a.Checks in products as received off of delivery vehicles to verity product quality and verifies that amounts charged for on delivery receipt/packing slips are for amount of goods received. 
- b.Uses a two-wheeled hand truck to unload and products, assists and oversees other team members in proper storage of products. Weight of items varies from 10 to 50 pounds. Full load on two-wheeled hand truck may exceed 500 pounds. Generally, ensures that more than one person is available to perform this task. 
- c.“Autoposts” inventory received, or enters on inventory record the amount and cost of each product item received, as noted on delivery receipt/packing slip.

3.Accurately accounts for all product coming into the restaurant, used to prepare products, or transferred out of the restaurant.

4.Assures the proper execution of all recipes and specifications for preparing ingredients and assembling products.

5.Manages waste which involves maintaining a FIFO (First In, First Out) system and marking all products with a Made – Ready – Discard label.

6.Assures the correct order entry procedures are followed by all order takers.

7.Assures compliance with team member consumption policies.

8.Performs a Daily Product Usage Analysis on critical inventory items to assure usage meets guidelines.

9.Communicates goals to team members and follows up with team members to ensure goals are being met.

10.The following tools are used to aid in controlling Cost of Sales:

- FMS Product Cost Analysis Report
- FMS Daily Ideal Usage Report
- FMS Weekly Worksheet Report
- Bonus Calculation Sheet
- Profit and Loss Statement
- The General Ledger
- Prep Variance Report
- Daily Prep Variance Report

F.Assists the RGM in Managing and Controlling Cost of Labor: Ensures that “Flow-thru” targets/goals are achieved; actual hours used do not exceed the established labor model/matrix; and, team member productivity is maximized. This includes these processes:.

1.Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of team member timekeeping records, including tips and team member meals. Updates team member records as needed.

2. Minimizing edits to clock-in/clock-out transactions by assuring team members properly  clock in at the beginning of their shift and clock out at the end of their shift.

3. Assuring team members do not clock in earlier than five (5) minutes prior to their scheduled shift.

4. Assuring the man-hours used for opening and closing the restaurant do not exceed established targets.

5.Analyzing actual labor hours used versus earned allowable labor hours and calculating the variance; and, using this information to appropriately manage labor each shift.

6.Communicating and cooperating with the Home Office Payroll Department to assure accuracy in payroll, including information about new hires, raises, promotions, and terminations.

7.Making appropriate recommendations to the RGM regarding wages within Company guidelines.

8.Eliminating overtime hours for team members who are paid on an hourly basis.

9.Eliminating supplemental tip credit pay.

10.Improving team member productivity using the measurements and tools available through the Company, as well as the following:

- Assuring the Back of the House (BOH) is “optimized”:
- i. Organized … a place for everything, and everything in its place
- ii. Lineal Flow … eliminate or minimize back tracking
- iii. Have all items located closest to the next step in the product assembly process
- iv. Minimize the number of steps taken and the reach needed for all items
- Assuring that team members are thoroughly trained.
- Ensuring that “prep levels’ are adequate for the forecasted volume of business for the day, including: products thawing/tempering; raw product prep; preassembled pizza and other products; and so on.
- Ensuring that food preparation areas, make table, cut table, and service areas are stocked appropriately before each shift and maintained during peak volume periods.
- Ensuring products are prepared quickly in accordance with time standards.
- Ensuring that tables vacated by customers are cleared, cleaned, sanitized and reset quickly.

11. Reduces turnover by managing all aspects of the restaurant professionally and in accordance with Company standards.

12. If the RGM has delegated scheduling to the Shift Manager, the Shift Manager uses established procedures to produce a sales forecast to be used in the scheduling process.

G.Managing Other Operating Expenses and Semi-Variable Expenses to Budget or less.

II. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

A.Maintains positive customer relations, which includes:

1. Assuring personal behaviors and team member behaviors toward all customers are courteous, attentive, respectful, and enthusiastic.

2. Assuring a comfortable environment for customers.

3. Executing "Floor Management" by directing activities and greeting and interacting with customers on each shift worked.

4. Immediately resolving customer complaints by apologizing first and then assuring the satisfaction of the customer. Complaints may be received in person, by phone, or in writing. Consult with the RGM if the customer is not satisfied with your suggested resolution.

- a. B.L.A.S.T. is the acronym we use for our complaint resolution process:
- Believe the customer
- Listen to the customer
- Apologize to the customer
- Satisfy the customer
- Thank the customer

5. Immediately contacting the RGM (or DM if the RGM is not available immediately) regarding any incidents in which customers are injured or in which customers claim some harm done to them.

B. Ensures customers receive prompt, quality service. This includes:

1. If the RGM has delegated scheduling to the Shift Manager, scheduling the correct number of team members for forecast sales volume; and deploying those Team members in the correct job roles.
2. Following established service guidelines and procedures to assure all Hospitality Standards are achieved.
3. Directing team member activities to assure speed of service standards are met or exceeded, including product preparation times and delivery times. 
4. Personally serving customers as required to meet the demand of the volume of business.
5. Ensuring customers are greeted properly and seated as quickly as appropriate.
6. Recognizing and dealing effectively with the special needs of customers.
7. Ensuring that customer orders are taken promptly, prepared accurately, and served quickly.
8. Ensuring customer follow-up, which means servers check back with customers frequently to see if there is anything else needed. 
9. Ensuring immediate attention is given to customers ready to pay, either by prompting servers to complete the table cashout procedure or by performing the transaction of cashing out customer as needed.
10. Ensuring the phone is answered promptly and courteously, following the Telephone Service Essentials.
11. Responding to customers at pickup counter and drive-thru window; finding order; collecting money for the order; verifying order to customer; and, thanking customers.
12. Dispatching orders for delivery customers as required to meet the demands of the volume of business, grouping orders by geographical destination and instructing drivers as they arrive and depart which orders to take with them and where to go.
13. Delivering pizzas as necessary to meet the demands of the business.
14. Ensuring customers are thanked for their business.

C.Ensures quality ingredients are used to prepare all products. This includes:

1. Maintaining Food Safe Temperatures for all ingredients and products.
2. Ensuring food preparation utensils and food contact surfaces are property cleaned and sanitized.
3. Ensuring that procedures for receiving, handling and storing ingredients are followed.
4. Recognizing and correcting any raw ingredients or product problems.
5. Maintaining inventory levels which assure product freshness and no outages.
6. Eliminating the potential for cross contamination.
7. Ensuring that proper procedures are followed to prepare ingredients (dough, sauces, meats, cheeses, and vegetables).
8. Ensuring salad bar is maintained according to standards of operation (restaurant only).
9. Personally preparing ingredients as necessary.

D. Ensures quality products, which includes:

1. Planning dough, ingredient and product preparation to meet sales volumes and personally preparing these items, as necessary, to meet the demand of the business.
2. If deemed appropriate by the RGM, performing a product cookability test to verify proper oven and belt speed.
3. Following proper procedures to process customer orders.
4. Personally preparing and cooking menu items as required to meet the demands of the volume of business.
5. Taking every appropriate action, in consultation with the RGM, including driving to another restaurant to pick up product, to resolve outage or potential outage situations. 
6. Maintaining inventory levels which assure product freshness and no outages.
7. Planning dough, ingredient and product preparation to meet sales volumes and personally preparing these items, as necessary, to meet the demand of the business.
8. Assuring all products are prepared according to exact specifications, recipes and procedures.
9. Personally preparing and cooking menu items as required to meet the demands of the volume of business.

E.Ensures that all standards for cleanliness and sanitation are met or exceeded, with particular attention to:

1. Restrooms.
2. Table tops; booth backs and seats; and chair seats.
3. Silverware, plateware, and glassware.
4. Dining room floors.
5. Salad bar.

F.Implements new or approved changes in policies, procedures and/or operation standards. This involves:

1. Attending training sessions.
2. Reading "Rollout Guides" or other resources.
3. Assisting the RGM with training restaurant team members of new procedures or changes.
4. Participating in crew training and other actions in the restaurant to assure full and correct implementation.
5. If requested by the RGM, assisting with updating all manuals, resources and job aids as required.

III.PEOPLE

A.Maintains positive team member relations and a positive and productive workplace, which involves:

1. Building relationships with team members based on mutual trust and respect.
2. Communicating and following the Daland “5 Star” Vision and Core Beliefs.
3. Promoting teamwork.
4. Being familiar with benefits available to team members, and referring appropriate questions to the RGM regarding these benefits.
5. Informing the RGM of all team member grievances.
6. Performing correct and consistent administration of team member disciplinary procedures, and discussing all recommended discipline with the RGM.
7. Assuring compliance with various governmental regulations, such as ensuring that all team members are clocked in while working, complying with overtime laws, child labor laws, alcoholic beverage laws, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, FLSA, EEO, etc.
8. Performing consistent administration of and compliance with Company policies and procedures.
9. Communicating effectively with the crew and management team.
10. Assuring team member understanding of the Daland Corporation organization structure and career opportunities within the Company.

B. Assists the RGM with managing the size and quality of staff. The following are responsibilities of the RGM, but if requested by the RGM, the Shift Manager may assist with the following:

1. Planning, recruiting, and hiring to assure a full staff at all times and to assure adequate time for processing MVR's (motor vehicle reports), background checks, etc. Only the RGM is authorized to hire new team members; and Shift Managers are only permitted to interview applicants if authorized by the RGM.
2. Continuously recruiting and taking applications from job candidates.
3. If requested by the RGM, utilizing staffing tools, such as the Pizza Hut Hiring Zone and the team member Assessment; interviewing job candidates; and, checking their references.
4. If requested by the RGM, making recommendations to the RGM regarding the best qualified candidates.
5. Complying with Company employment practices and governmental regulations, including EEO, ADA Title I, etc.

C.Assisting the RGM in training newly hired team members and team members preparing for promotions. This involves:

1. Following Company training policies and meeting Pizza Hut Training Standards.
2. Utilizing on-line training, trainer's guides, checklists, job aids, tests and other training resources to assure a thorough job of training.
3. Using the four step training process of: (1) Preparation (2) Show & Tell; (3) Guided Practice; and (4) Follow-up to assure the trainee can perform all tasks up to required standards prior to being allowed to perform the tasks "solo."

D. Manages team member performance and supervises work. This includes:

1.Utilizing Coaching for Results, which includes:

- a.Activating team member behavior.
- (1)Providing guidance, direction, and reassurance to all team members.
- (2)Communicating non-negotiable standards of performance to team members.
- (3)Conducting team member meetings, group training sessions and Jump Start meetings.
- (4)Assigning Team members tasks from the Opening, Closing and Maintenance checklist. 
- (5)Communicating job assignments for each shift to team members and assuring each team member works their assignment.
- (6)Giving instructions to team members that are clear and assure understanding.
- (7)Assigning team members to breaks.
- (8)Sending team members home early if not needed due to business conditions.
- (9)Calling team members in early, or calling extra team members to work to cover unanticipated surges in business volume.
- (10)Assuring all opening, shift, and closing job duties are completed and performed correctly.
- b.Evaluating team member behavior.
- (1)Observing team member performance each shift.
- (2)Working along side team members and assisting in the performance of their tasks, as needed.=
- (3)Monitoring team member meals and signing team member meal guest checks.
- (4)Ensuring adherence to alcoholic beverage laws of the local community
- (5)Conducting regular, written performance appraisals on all subordinates, using the procedure and forms provided by the Company and within the time specified in compensation plans.
- c.Responding to team member behavior with consequences.
- (1)Taking action (corrective or positive reinforcement) to assure team member performance meets or exceeds standards.
- (2)Providing ongoing counseling that gives praise and recognition to team members for jobs well done; identifies areas of performance needing improvement and methods for improving; and, if required, gives reprimands that are job focused.

2.Handling non-routine occurrences/emergencies and informing the RGM of such occurrences/emergencies.

E. Assists RGM with developing promotable team members in his/her restaurant and promotable management for Daland. This includes:

1. Using Company training programs and resources to prepare candidates for promotions and to assure that the management team is 100% certified in management processes, systems, policies, and procedures.
2. Making recommendations to the RGM regarding which team members are eligible for promotion to Shift Manager/Leader.

F. Assists RGM with personnel administration functions, which includes:

1. Assuring team members complete all required personnel documents such as W-4's, I-9's, Team member Acknowledgment, Arbitration Agreement, Delivery Driver Statement, New Driver Checklist, etc.; and, that these required documents are transmitted to the Home Office.
2. Documenting required payroll data for team members, including accurate recording of hours;
3. Managing worker's compensation claims, etc. in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
4. Maintaining personnel files on all team members, which includes filing all personnel documents; recording training dates, vacation dates, evaluation dates, pay increases, and absences; etc.

IV. MARKETING

A.Implements marketing programs to increase business. This includes:

1. Engaging in positive community/public relations for Pizza Hut.
2. Providing input for promotional ideas.
3. Displaying and maintaining Point of Purchase (P.O.P.) and other elements of national, co-op or local marketing programs;
4. Properly executing authorized marketing programs, including new product tests.
5. Taking initiative to recommend new opportunities for increasing business.

V. FACILITIES

A.Maintains a quality environment for our customers and team members. This includes:

1. Conducting routine Preventive Maintenance on the facility and equipment.
2. Taking corrective actions pursuant to the RGM’s safety inspections.
3. Advising the RGM regarding non-routine problems and following up to assure such problems are corrected.
4. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in all areas of the restaurant.
5. Organizing all work space to ensure ease of operation.
6. Providing a quality work environment that is safe and complies with all OSHA regulations.
7. Cleaning and organizing refrigeration units.  
8. Ensuring floors are clean and free from obstruction.
9. Keeping HVAC vents and filters clean.
10. Ensuring trash is disposed of promptly and according to security procedures.
11. Ensuring parking lot and grounds are free of trash and debris and taking action to correct deficiencies.
12. Ensuring all equipment is used according to proper operational procedures.
13. Keeping restrooms cleaned and stocked.
14. Keeping food prep areas cleaned and sanitized according to approved procedures.
15. Ensuring the daily cleaning and maintenance of all equipment.
16. Correcting any unsafe conditions.
17. Following up to ensure all Scheduled Maintenance and Daily CM&A items are completed.

VI. ADMINISTRATION

A.Effectively manages time, allocating an appropriate amount to each Key Result Area.

B.Manages all paperwork, documentation, written reports, etc. and assures these are always submitted on time and that they are accurate, complete and organized.

C.If requested by the RGM, orders inventory items used in the restaurant. This involves these processes:

1. Review of the Inventory on Hand is performed. The Inventory on Hand is compared to the Weekly Ideal Usage, which is obtained from the Product Cost Analysis report, and a determination is made as to the amount of each particular item to order. The order is then recorded on an order sheet, or is entered into the computer for electronic transfer of order information.
2. Amount ordered of each item may be adjusted upward or downward based on projections of upcoming sales trends, coupon impact, weather changes or other extra-restaurant environmental changes.
3. Calls in orders for supplies on the phone, or electronically submits order via computer.

D.If requested by the RGM, conducts weekly inventory of all food, paper and beverage products used in the unit. This involves these processes:

1. Physically reviewing and counting the inventory on hand (which involves climbing shelves, bending, kneeling, etc.).
2. Rearranging inventory to assure proper rotation (first in, first out) and to make it easier to count and control.
3. Recording amounts of inventory on hand on the inventory form.

E.If requested by the RGM, prepares the weekly labor schedules. This involves these processes:

1. Updating Guest Check Comments file in the restaurant computer to assist in forecasting labor hours.
2. Reviewing Guest Check Comments file and upcoming promotions that may affect sales during the upcoming week.
3. Forecasting anticipated sales volume by shift, by day and by week. The forecast is based on knowledge of any outside events that may influence sales such as coupons, promotions, etc. Particular consideration must be given to how sales are generated--that is, dine-in business contrasted to carry-out business or delivery business.
4. Updating sales forecasts in the FMS (computer system) based on outside events that may influence sales.
5. Reviewing requests for days off that have been turned in by team members and when possible allowing for requested days off.
6. Using experience, past schedules, Black Book information, Guest Check Comments, knowledge of team members' abilities, labor goals, and FMS (computer system) recommended labor schedule to assist in scheduling the proper number of team members each shift to meet sales volume and labor hour guidelines.
7. Obtaining the RGM's approval of the schedule, then posting the final schedule in accordance with Daland Corporation's policies and procedures.

F.Performs daily accounting procedures. This includes these processes:

1. At close of business day requests a sales report from the FMS computer to determine total sales entered into the cash drawers throughout the system.
2. Any cash paidouts or miscellaneous deposits from the day are verified with what is in the system.
3. Cash on hand is counted and reconciled against total sales.
4. Total deposit is calculated, and a deposit is prepared.
5. Dough waste and PPP waste is documented and calculated on the form provided and filed for use in forecasting future prep levels.
6. All gift checks are counted and verified against prior counts less current gift check sales on the Gift Check Tracking form.

G.If requested by the RGM, performs weekly accounting procedures. This includes these processes:

1. Completing, as required, the Weekly Sales Analysis and analyzing it.
2. Completing the Weekly Inventory.
3. Completing the payroll functions.
4. Analyzing the Daily Business Summary Report to determine performance in key measurement areas.
5. Preparing the weekly packet for the home office, using the checklist provided to assure all required items are included.
6. Calling any needed FRS numbers or statistics to the District Manager.

H.Meets all deadlines and assures that subordinates meet their deadlines.

I.Manages all paperwork, documentation, written reports, etc. and assures these are always submitted on time and that they are accurate, complete and organized.

J.Maintains and updates required files, manuals, and reports.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The "non-essential" functions are routinely performed by the person holding the Shift Manager's position and they are essential to the effective operation of the restaurant. However, these functions are considered "non-essential" to the position. The Manager on Duty is then accountable for assuring the delegated functions are correctly performed.

A.Receives and stores inventory items used in the unit. This involves these processes:

1. Checking in products as received off delivery vehicles to verify product quality and that amount charged for on the delivery receipt/packing slip is correct when compared to amount received. Signing the delivery receipt/packing slips for amount of goods received.
2. Using a two-wheeled hand truck, assists and oversees other employees in proper storage of products. Weight of items varies. Generally, more than one person is available to perform this task.
3. Entering on inventory screen of the computer the amount and cost of each product item received as noted on the delivery receipt/packing slip.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job.

A.Ability to work a minimum of three (3) days and at least 30 hours per week, but must be available to work more than 30 hours per week if necessary due to business necessity. In addition to having the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including late nights and weekends.

B.Valid driver's license, insurance and automobile. Position involves taking large amounts of cash receipts to the bank at different times of the day including at night. Banks are generally at a distance requiring a person to drive to the bank. Position may also need automobile to pick up product, make pizza deliveries, etc.

C.Able and willing to travel. Position requires occasional travel for training, new store openings and meetings, which may be held at a distance from home not feasible to drive daily. Overnight stays at an out-of-town location may be required during the training sessions, new store opening, and meetings for up to one week at a time.

D.Telephone (cellular or land line) at residence. There are circumstances that may arise at the restaurant of which the manager must be informed while off duty.

E.Sufficient physical agility to perform the functions of the position. This includes these processes:

1. Sufficient physical strength to lift most items used in the operation of the restaurant.
2. Sufficient communication skills. Position involves communicating with team members, superiors and customers.  
3. Ability to move at a fairly quick pace and to remain stationary for periods of six to eight hours at a time. The position requires person to perform all of the above at different times and intervals as needed by the realities of the environment and the position.

F.Ability to maintain a state of self-composure under conditions of stress and anxiety. Position routinely involves stress resulting from work overload, role ambiguity, conflicting demands from various customers, and team members. Person in this position must be able to function effectively under these conditions.

G.Previous experience with this Company as a Shift Manager/Leader; or previous restaurant management experience with another Company.

H.Sufficient mental and cognitive ability to perform the calculations and fill in the sales and product tracking forms used by the Company. Estimate is that ability to read, write and perform arithmetic procedures at the 12th grade level will be sufficient.

I.Ability to perform all of the duties of the hourly team members and supervisors under this person's supervision. As time and circumstances dictate the person in this position may have to assist or take over the duties of an hourly team member in order to expedite good customer service. Also necessary in order to train new team members in this function.

J.Ability to communicate effectively with a large variety of persons with diverse backgrounds. Position is one where incumbent provides direction and supervision to a variety of subordinates with diverse levels of education, differences in ages, and experience. Must be able to express ideas and concepts to these persons to assure teamwork through organization and leadership.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Standard restaurant office equipment such as calculator, telephone, and computer.

"Pizza Wheel". This is a device with a handle and a round stainless steel blade that is used to cut certain types of pizza dough crusts.

"Rocker Knife". This is a device about two feet long with a stainless steel handle that extends across the top of a stainless steel blade fashioned in a curve. It is used to cut certain types of pizzas by placing on the pizza and rocking the blade across the pizza surface.

"Vegetable Chopper". This is a hand operated mechanical device used to slice whole raw vegetables into smaller pieces for use on the make table.

"Crock". A generic term used to describe a variety of containers used to hold food items served on a salad bar. Knives, spoons, spatulas and other common utensils.

"Make Table". An open topped, refrigerated, compartmented table for the storage of food items used in the preparation of products for customer orders. Has doors which allow access to interior refrigerated section below the table top where additional food items are stored as back-up for the items stored on top of the table.

"Cut Table". A stainless steel table where cooked pizzas are cut into slices and where other products are assembled prior to serving them to the customer.

"Oven". A power driven device operating at high temperatures used to bake food products.

"Automatic Dishwasher". A mechanical device consisting of: (1) a dirty dish/rinse table, used to rinse and prepare dishes for washing; (2) dishwasher compartment, where dishes are washed with hot water, soap, sanitizing chemical and pressurized water; and, (3) clean dish/drain table, where clean dishes drain, dry and are sorted for storage.

"Dough Proofer". A metal cabinet heated to approximately 95 degrees Fahrenheit, in which panned dough is placed to obtain the correct rise in the dough.

"Three Compartment Sink". A stainless steel sink, separated into three compartments used to wash, rinse and sanitize all kitchen tools, and smallwares not washed in the automatic dishwasher.

"Pan Gripper". This is a mechanical device used to grip certain types of pizza pans for purposes of lifting or carrying when they have been heated to a high temperature.

"Portion Cups". These are pre-measured cups used by Pizza Hut restaurants for portioning cheese and toppings for pizzas.

"Scales". This is a small table model scale used to weigh and portion ingredients used in the recipes of various products.

"Pan Separators". These are plastic items, of varying shape, diameter and circumference, used to separate pans filled with dough to protect the dough inside the pan from contamination and to allow pans to be stacked for storage.

"Dough Perforator". This is a mechanical device consisting of a handle attached to a small wheeled drum that is dotted with metal protrusions. It is used to perforate certain types of dough prior to topping to prevent formation of bubbles during baking.

"Cutting Board". This is a hard surface board, rectangular or square in shape, on which pizzas and other food products are cut.

"Reach In". A refrigerated piece of equipment with doors which open to allow dough or pizza ingredients to be stored inside for easy access.

"Scraper Block". A device with a stainless steel blade and a wooden handle in a rectangular shape used to cut dough for portioning, and scraping the make table/cut table surfaces off for cleaning.

"Prep Table". A table about 34 to 36 inches high, with a stainless steel top. The table is used as a work surface for the preparation of many ingredient items used in the Pizza Hut.

“Kitchen and Dining Utensils". Such as knives, spoons, spatulas, etc.

"Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Tumblers". and other items to serve food and beverages to customers.

"Spoon". A stainless steel device with a long handle and a curved end used for applying sauce to prepared dough.

"Pan". A round metal device with a raised edge for holding dough prior to topping and baking.

"Walk-in". A refrigerated compartment of sufficient size to allow the individual to actually walk into the refrigerated compartment to obtain or store perishable items. Compartment may be sufficiently cold to freeze items.

"Freezer". A refrigerated box maintained at sufficient cold temperatures so as to freeze items stored inside.

"Ice Machine". A device that automatically receives water, freezes it, and stores it as ice in an attached storage bin.

"Soda Dispenser" (pop machine). A device that mixes syrup and carbonated water and dispenses carbonated soft beverage (soda, pop).

"Point of Sale Computer". Electronic device used in tracking orders, inventory, payroll information. Contains cash drawer used to make change for customer transactions, track paidouts, delivery orders, dispatching.

"FMS" Field Management System. Software used on the point of sale computer that provides management information necessary in managing the day to day operations of the restaurant.

Miscellaneous equipment such as a telephone, carry-out boxes and bags, hand towels, etc.

Serving tray, ticket book, bus tub, flatware and other small items.

Note: Many restaurants have additional equipment such as beer boxes, spaghetti magic machine, etc.

PLACES WHERE WORK IS PERFORMED: This work is performed on the employer's premises. Location of premises may vary throughout the employer's Company. This job description was developed by observing the work in process and from information provided by the management of Daland Corporation.

Splunk Engineer/Cloud Logging Engineer (CLS Support)

Job ID

2026-2158

# of Openings

1

Overview

Pyramid Systems is seeking an Cloud Logging Engineer (Splunk & AWS) who is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cost efficiency for future usage and cost optimization for current infrastructure.
• Automate the management and enforcement of policies.
• Create and maintain documentation related to architecture and operational processes for CLS (Centralized Logging Solution).
• Develop a set of best practices and architecture patterns.
• Help maintain regulatory compliance of the CLS (Centralized Logging Solution) infrastructure.
• Help monitor and maintain CLS performance, availability, and capacity.
• Help maintain application container images.
• Offer solutions for ingestion of logs to Splunk via cloud native solutions.
• Maintain all infrastructure as code.
• Provide operations monitoring of CLS platform to enable proactive issue identification, response, and resolution.
• Recommend and execute improvements to the existing CLS architecture and design with growth and scalability in mind to optimize performance, stability, reliability, and agility.
• Responsible for reporting on current infrastructure status, and planning for future usage.
• Responsible for Beats agent deployments and container infrastructure analysis, optimization, and capacity planning.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines for configuration deployments to applications.
• Support large-scale deployments with data feeds from multiple on premise and cloud data centers.
• Upgrade, install, configure monitoring solution for AWS for Windows and Linux servers.
• Utilize automation tool such as Terraform, Ansible, AWS Cloud Formation, Azure Resource Manager, or similar.
• Participate in a rotating on call schedule and weekly off hours maintenance.

Qualifications

• Splunk certification required***
• Candidate background eligibility requirements are United States citizen or be a Permanent Resident and have lived in the United States for at least 3 years, clean criminal background and able to obtain a Public Trust (High-Risk) Position.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline OR AWS/Azure Certification (AWS Professional / Specialty Cert. OR Azure Expert / Advanced Cert.) OR 4 years of relevant experience in one of the VAECOT suite of tools (Science Logic, Dynatrace, Turbot, AppDynamics)

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in leading technical teams to achieve objectives and outcomes.

• Minimum of six (6) years setting up, configuring, and using AWS cloud operational tools to ensure service level agreements and performance targets are met, and continued compliance with policies, standards and guidelines.

• Minimum of three (3) years specific to monitoring Centralized Logging Solution (CLS)/Splunk

• Subject matter expertise with ALL VAEC Cloud Service Providers which currently includes Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• Experience with programming with Splunk language (SPL) or equivalent (e.g., Python, Powershell, AWS or Azure CLI).

• One or more of these Splunk certifications: Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin, Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, Splunk IT Service Intelligence Certified Admin.

• Knowledge of enterprise logging, with a focus on security event logging.

• Solid understanding of cloud concepts, either using Azure or AWS semantics.

• Experience in one or more of the VAECOT suite of tools, shown below:

VAEC Operational Tools (VAECOT)

Some experience in one or more of the following tools:

Third party tools

* Application Performance Monitoring: Dynatrace, AppDynamics

* Cloud Security: Nessus, NetSkope, Enterprise Security External Change Council, Identity and Assessment Management, Continuous Monitoring as a Service, McAfee, eMASS, Centrify

* Cloud Governance: Turbot

* DevOps/Configuration Management/Help Desk: Ansible, Service Desk, ScienceLogic, ServiceNow, SPLUNK, Jira ServiceDesk, Cloudockit, GitHub

* Containerization: Red Hat OpenShift

* Migration: CloudKey, Version One

* Reporting: Apptio

Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Operational Tools Tools/Services

* AWS Security: System Manager (Explorer and OpsCenter), CloudWatch, Config, CloudTrail, Elasticsearch (Kinesis DataStreams), GuardDuty, Inspector, Key Management Service (KMS), Security Hub, Directory Service, Identity and Access Management, Resource Access Manager, Cognito, Secrets Manager, Certificate Manager, Artifact

* Aws Monitoring and Logging: QuickSight, Eventbridge (AWS Kinesis DataStreams), Simple Notification Service (SMS), Elasticsearch (AWS Kinesis DataStreams), CloudTrail, CloudWatch

* Aws Networking: Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Route S3, API Gateway, Direct Connect, AppStream 2.0, Transit Gateway, Elastic Loadbalancer, Firewall Manager, WAF & Shield

* AWS Storage: Cloud Tiering Services to S3 from On-Prem, Simple Storage Services (S3), S3 Glacier, Storage Gateway, Elastic File System (EFS), Backup

* Azure Security: Monitor (Log Analytics and ASC), Event Hubs, Security Center (ASC), Information Protection (AIP) , Key Vault, PowerBI, Network Watcher (Performance Monitor), Monitor (Log Analytics and ASC)

* Azure Monitoring and Logging: Information Protection (AIP), Advance Threat Protection, Security Center (ASC), Information Protection (AIP), Key Vault, Active Directory, Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Resource Manager (ARM), Resource Graph (ARG), Active Directory B2C, Key Vault, App Service, Service Trust Portal

* Azure Networking: Virtual Network, Traffic Manager, DNS, Application Gateway, Express Route, Web Apps, FrontDoor, VPN Gateway, Loadbalancer, Firewall

* Azure Storage: NetApp File Service, Storage (Blobs, Disks, Files, Queues, Tables), Storage Archive Access Tier, StorSimple, Files, Backup

Target Pay Range

The below listed pay range for this position is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The final offered salary will be influenced by a host of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Pyramid Systems that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, to include our Employee Stock Ownership Program, FlexPTO, and learning and development opportunities.

Pyramid Min

USD $92,168.00/Yr.

Pyramid Max

USD $138,252.00/Yr.

Why Pyramid?

Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an award-winning, technology leader, driving digital transformation across federal agencies. We empower forward-thinking innovations, accelerate production-ready software, and deliver secure solutions so federal agencies can meet their mission goals. Voted a Top Workplace, both regionally (Washington, DC) and Nationally (USA) the past 2 years (2023 and 2024) based on the feedback from our employees, we are headquartered in Fairfax, VA. and have a growing national footprint. We value and promote our Flexible Workplace approach because of the positive impacts it has on work-life integration. We remain committed to ensuring every employee's voice is heard, performance and results are recognized and rewarded, development and advancement is a focus, and diversity, equity and inclusion is a company priority. We offer competitive compensation and benefits (including a recently launched Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP), a robust performance-based rewards program, and we know how to have fun! Our people and culture have endured and delivered for our clients for nearly three decades.

EEO Statement

Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer  – Platform Software Engineer (Hopkinton, MA)

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a  Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer  on our Software Engineering Team in Hopkinton, MA.

What you’ll achieve
We build enterprise-grade, massively scalable cluster-based storage systems running across Linux and BSD. Our portfolio includes a multi-petabyte S3 object store and a scale-out NAS platform. We’re a modern, scrum-based engineering org that ships with high velocity and quality, using the best tools, hardware, and practices.
As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to our platform stack, the foundation upon which these products are built.  Help us decide where your strengths best fit as you onboard. If you can explain how and where you’ll add outsized value in a distributed storage architecture, we want to talk.

You will:
Own problems end-to-end  across design, implementation, testing, deployment, and supportability—within a cluster storage system.
Build and harden  distributed services: durability, consistency, replication, data paths, metadata, control planes, scheduling, placement, and lifecycle management.
Optimize performance  across compute, memory, IO, networking (including RDMA), and storage media (NVMe/SSD/HDD); drive latency and throughput improvements with data-driven profiling.
Advance reliability  through observability, telemetry, failure injection, chaos testing, and automated remediation; raise the bar on serviceability and supportability.
Contribute to security & compliance  with secure-by-default engineering.

Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Where You Might Contribute
You are expected to work across multiple skills in the following areas.
Primarily C, with Python and C++ components
Sophisticated networking including RDMA (RoCE)
Scale-Out NAS Platform (BSD & Linux)
BSD platform work, networking stack, file systems, NFS/SMB, POSIX semantics
Device firmware/drivers, kernel development, NVMe/NVMe-oF
System Engineering
Programming with Python, Linux Shell and an understanding of data structures and algorithms
Read/Write (IOPs, Latency, Bandwidth), I/O datapath, NFS, SMB, S3, ACLs, networking layers (switching, routing, vlans)
Performance & Observability/Security, Serviceability & Supportability

Essential Requirements
Strength in  systems programming  and  distributed systems  fundamentals (concurrency, networking, storage, consistency, fault tolerance).
Proficiency in at least one of  C/C++ ,  Java , or  Python ; willingness to learn across the stack.
Experience with Linux or BSD development and debugging (e.g., perf, strace/dtrace/eBPF, tcpdump).
Ability to write clean, testable code; familiarity with unit/integration/system testing and CI/CD.
Clear communication, collaboration, and a bias for action.

Desirable Requirements
Kernel subsystems, device drivers, firmware; RDMA/verbs; SPDK/DPDK/JVM tuning and GC; async/reactive patterns; lock-free/concurrent data structures
Filesystem internals; NFS/SMB semantics; S3 object store internals; erasure coding/Observability stacks, performance profiling at scale, chaos/failure-injection
Security, crypto, FIPS/CC, secure boot, TPM, HSM integrations/Private or Public cloud (Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, and Amazon AWS)

Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The salary range for the Software Engineer position is 130K to 155K
The salary range for the Senior Software Engineer position is 158K to 185K
(Note compensation may vary depending on location)

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies
Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at

Who we are
We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.

Job ID: R285860

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Rockville, MD

Shift: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am -5:00 pm

Hourly Range: $25 -$26

This role is expected to conclude after 12 months.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs.

• Time Off: PTO, company-paid holidays, choice holidays.

• Financial Well-Being: FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan.

• Added Protection: Critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft, pet, auto, and home insurance.

• Recognition: Earn points to redeem for gifts and products.

What we're looking for

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years in lab operations required

2 years of hands-on experience in histology and microtomy, including precise tissue sectioning required

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Teams and Office Suite proficiency.

• Knowledge of lab equipment maintenance and safety protocols.

• Familiarity with inventory systems and KPI reporting.

Preferred Certifications:

• SHE safety training

• Hazardous materials handling (IATA/DOT)

• Lab operations or equipment maintenance certifications

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:

Laboratory Operations & Support

• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as media and buffer preparation, reagent/solvent mixtures, filtrations, material weighing, and basic physical testing.

• Support senior staff by preparing materials and assisting with experiments.

• Maintain and verify laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pH meters).

• Manage inventory and labeling of chemicals, glassware, and gas cylinders.

• Executed routine histology and microtomy procedures utilizing instruments such as rotary microtomes, cryostats, paraffin embedding systems, tissue processors, and automated slide stainers.

Sample Management

• Receive and check in samples using manual or electronic tracking systems.

• Assign proper storage locations and maintain accurate storage records.

• Complete and maintain all paperwork associated with sample deliveries.

• Prepare, secure, and package samples for shipment; document contents for manifests.

• Coordinate with shipping/receiving teams to schedule and stage outbound items.

Material Management - Human Biological Samples (HBS)

• Handle Human Biological Samples in accordance with biosafety protocols, privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

• Label and accession HBS into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• Manage HBS disposal following established processes.

• Operate and maintain HBS storage systems, including -80C freezers, -180C liquid nitrogen freezers, and ambient storage cabinets.

• Maintain documentation, tracking, and inventory accuracy related to HBS and associated storage equipment.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$45,000.00 - $72,450.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

This is an ON-SITE position located in Sayre, PA.

Summary:
The Manager of Data Center Infrastructure plans and manages the service delivery for quality and continuous improvement of data center infrastructure while adhering to and executing best practices to maintain optimal service levels. This position is responsible for daily operations for The Guthrie Clinic’s (TGC) data center infrastructure to enable delivery and high availability of standard, enterprise-wide related clinical, business and communication applications. The Manager supports the Director of Enterprise IT Infrastructure to achieve goals and priorities to define and implement policies, procedures and technical solutions that ensure interoperability, manage security risks, lower total cost of ownership and provide a platform for scalable future growth. The Manager will offer business rationale and perspective on technological problems and opportunities. This position will be a technology advocate throughout the organization for the effective application of technology to meet business needs and to support business changes and growth. Technology functions include compute, network, storage, data protection, and hyperconverged infrastructure, structured cabling, UPS/power distributions systems, computer room cooling systems, fire detection/suppression, monitoring and cloud computing.
Experience:
1. Preferred five to seven (5 to 7) years of experience in IT management and/or professional development in Information Technology management with experience supporting data center infrastructure; healthcare experience preferred.
2. Highly experienced information systems professional with a strong technical background and proven track record of accomplishments in a large, complex multi-level organization.
3. Experience in compute, network, storage, data protection, and hyperconverged infrastructure, structured cabling, UPS/power distributions systems, computer room cooling systems, fire detection/suppression, monitoring and cloud computing.
4. Experience with data center re-designs, consolidations and migrations.
5. Strong knowledge of healthcare information systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), cybersecurity and clinical operations.
6. Experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly in Microsoft Azure environments and hybrid cloud architecture.
7. Prior experience delivering high availability systems in a 24/7 environment across geographically dispersed business units.
8. Demonstrated ability to facilitate evaluation of technologies and achieve consensus on technical standards and solutions among a diverse group of information technology professionals.
9. A proven track record of motivating and managing diverse technical staff and resources in multiple projects through all life-cycle phases, while establishing direction and standards and maintaining a high level of user trust and confidence in the group’s knowledge of and concern for users’ business needs.
10. Demonstrated commitment to customer service who has provided responsive and effective support, developed solid working relationships with customers, and delivered high quality, value-added services that met/exceeded customer expectations.
11. A strong business orientation with the ability to balance good judgment with bottom-line business orientation to systems technology that supports return-on-investment decisions.
12. A technically strong individual with a broad and deep knowledge of compute, network, storage, data protection, and hyperconverged infrastructure, structured cabling, UPS/power distributions systems, computer room cooling systems, fire detection/suppression, monitoring and cloud computing.
13. Equally adept at developing technology strategies and the operation of existing technical infrastructures. Significant experience and knowledge of computing architecture and implementation of networked computing structures.
14. Polished professional with demonstrated information technology experience and strong communication skills that can rapidly gain and maintain credibility with customers and IT colleagues.
15. An innovative thinker who understands the practical application of technology and is able to plan for systems today that will carry the organization into the future.
16. Thoroughly understands hospital operations, anticipates needs, and pursues effective and efficient solutions. Able to translate information technology jargon into terms understandable by all audiences.
17. Experience managing service level agreements in either an insourced or outsourced professional services operation.
Education:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration or related field strongly desired or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses
Essential Functions:
- Plans and manages the activities of the Data Center Infrastructure department. Works in collaboration with other TGC IT departments supporting information system infrastructures to assure continuous operation of all enterprise-wide business critical systems.
- Oversees the planning and deployment of standards and technology changes for data center infrastructure environments and operational IT programs (i.e., lifecycle management, service continuity, compliance).
- Participates in TGC initiatives providing leadership and guidance on technology infrastructure standards, implications, and investments.
- Perform a lead role in the development of a broad TGC data center strategy.
- Anticipates and provides solutions for complex problems and issues, recommends upgrades and enhancements. Rapidly absorbs complex technical and conceptual information to identify issues and implications. Able to present understandable alternatives to both technical and non-technical individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Monitors industry trends, maintains knowledge of developments in compute, network, storage, data protection, and hyperconverged infrastructure, structured cabling, UPS/power distributions systems, computer room cooling systems, fire detection/suppression, monitoring and cloud computing.
- Maintain current working knowledge of IT best practices and innovative solutions within both healthcare and industry. Identifies leading edge technologies for potential early adoption that will result in service differentiation and create competitive advantage. Collaborates with other TGC IT departments, TGC management and business leaders assisting in the evaluation and validation of emerging technologies. Identifies strategies to mitigate risk associated with leading edge technologies.
- Provides leadership to ensure appropriate technology use, standards and policies. Provides efficient, cost-effective technology services for compute, network, storage, data protection, and hyperconverged infrastructure, structured cabling, UPS/power distributions systems, computer room cooling systems, fire detection/suppression, monitoring and cloud computing.
- Benchmark, analyze report on, and make recommendations for the improvement of the IT infrastructure and systems to achieve an optimal balance of cost and service.
- Promotes the use of TGC’s PMO methodology and standards to manage IT initiatives.
- Participates in the development and implementation of TGC’s business/disaster recovery plan. Facilitate periodic business recovery tests to ensure that plans are current and effective. Participates in other TGC emergency preparation and testing as required.
- Demonstrates commitment to customer service by providing responsive and effective support, developing solid working relationships with customers and IT colleagues, and delivering high quality, value-added services that exceed customer expectations.
- Manages relationships with hardware/software vendors and other suppliers of information systems related to products and services. Negotiates service level agreements with preferred vendors.
- Develops and monitors capital and operating budgets and three-year financial plan. Identifies opportunities to leverage economies across TGC.
- Develops and maintains policies and procedures and assures compliance with legal and regulative issues (JCAHO, HIPAA, and HITRUST).
- Balances resources to ensure that support services are effectively delivered, and projects are completed on time and within budget. Secures external resources as required.
- Recruits and develops staff to create a high-performing IT Enterprise Infrastructure organization capable of supporting current systems while leveraging next generation technologies.
- Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in Customer Service with all internal and external customers of TGC.
- Exhibits a customer/supplier philosophy that emphasizes both internal and external relationships; identifies both customer and supplier needs/expectations and strives to exceed them. Consistently enforces the critical importance of supporting patient care.
- Demonstrates responsibility for ongoing personal development, professional growth, and continuing education.
- Recruits, orients, and manages staff required to meet strategic and operational objectives.
- Ensures that staff receive appropriate career development opportunities. Counsels and coaches staff to improve performance and foster personal growth. Conducts regular performance appraisals and recommends appropriate personnel actions.
- Creates a team oriented, professional work environment providing the requisite challenges to retain talented IT professionals.
- Willingness to travel between sites in the TGC Pennsylvania/New York regional footprint (Sayre, Towanda, Troy, Corning, Cortland, Binghamton, etc.)
- Performs related duties as assigned and unrelated duties as requested.