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Each workplace has its own unique work culture. Lund Food Holdings is no exception. Our culture is guided by our company’s core values, the power and passion of our people and the earned loyalty of our customers.

Our core company values are: Respect, Honesty and Integrity, Empowerment, Innovation, Safety, Development and Communication. These are values we hold true for our staff, our customers and our company.

We are a family-owned business offering many opportunities. Welcome to our family!

Your enthusiasm and ability to provide legendary service will launch you into a profitable and rewarding career at Lunds & Byerly's. Training is provided for all positions. If you are interested in a position, you may apply online or inside any Lunds or Byerly's location at our employment kiosk.

Here is a list of opportunities that may be available:

Bakery Clerk: Assist customers with bakery purchases and suggest items to complement meals or events; wrap items, rotate stock, clean up, provide custom slicing and some finish work. No experience necessary.
Courtesy Clerk:
Carefully package grocery orders to avoid damage at the checkstands; load groceries into customers’ cars in the parcel pick-up area; provide maintenance and clean-up duties as assigned. No experience necessary.
Cashier:
Efficiently process customer orders; scan items or manually enter price data, process several forms of payment; carefully package groceries to avoid damage. No experience necessary.
Custodial:
Maintain overall cleanliness of store facilities including the sales floor, back rooms, restrooms, break room, office, parking lot and grounds; sweep and vacuum, wash windows, empty trash and provide miscellaneous clean-up duties as assigned. No experience necessary.
Deli Clerk: Assist customers with deli purchases and suggest items to complement meals or events; prepare and stock deli items, receive products, rotate products, provide custom slicing and maintain department sanitation. No experience necessary.
Dish/Bus Help: Assist the deli team by maintaining the highest sanitary standards for all dishware, including cleaning tables, sanitizing and emptying trash and miscellaneous clean-up tasks as assigned. No experience necessary.
Stock: Ensure that shelves are full and products are displayed according to company guidelines; rotate stock, receive and sort products, provide miscellaneous clean-up duties as assigned; assist customers with product location and special requests. Requires repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds and considerable customer contact. No experience necessary.
Wines and Spirits Sales Clerk: Provide customer service in the liquor store in addition to keeping the store well-stocked and clean. Apply on-line below and choose from the following locations: Maple Grove, Eagan, Chanhassen, Ridgedale, St. Louis Park and Golden Valley.
Online Shopping Delivery Drivers: This position is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of custom, online orders throughout an assigned delivery route area while presenting a professional and customer-focused image.


Apply online or inside any Lunds or Byerly's location at our employment kiosk.

Other Job Opportunities Available:

Restaurant Opportunities
We are currently hiring for a variety of positions at our Byerly's Restaurants in St. Louis Park, St. Paul, Golden Valley, Burnsville, Roseville and Chanhassen locations as well as at our Minnetonka Lunds location. We are looking to fill a variety of shifts in the following positions:

Lead Cooks – The lead cook functions as part of the back-of-the-house culinary team and provides leadership, work direction, training and coaching to the other members of the cooking staff.  He/she serves as the key resource among the cooking staff and as such must be knowledgeable on preparation requirements and techniques for all menu items. A significant responsibility of the position is the coordination of work activity on the cook’s line, ensuring that the back-of-the-house food production is meeting the front-of-the-house guest service needs. The lead cook is accountable for assessing the workload, assigning duties, monitoring performance and redirecting cooking staff as necessary to maintain back-of-the-house production requirements.  Additionally, the lead cook monitors product quality and food safety practices to ensure that food cost and quality standards are achieved. The lead cook assists the kitchen manager with the general management of back-of-the-house operations including such activities as product ordering, stocking, inventory management, production lists and adherence to cleaning and sanitizing procedures. The position requires an experienced cook who possesses expertise in kitchen operations and back-of-the-house processes with excellent employee relations and training skills.  Qualifications include strong leadership and human relation skills, sound judgment and decision-making ability.

Servers - The server is responsible for all facets of the guest dining experience and ultimately guest satisfaction. Through attentiveness, knowledge, enthusiasm, professionalism and genuine care and respect, the server manages the guest experience ensuring that every need and expectation is met throughout the dining event. Responsibilities of the position include providing a friendly greeting and introduction, introducing features and specials, taking and processing the guest’s food and beverage order, delivering the order, checking for quality and satisfaction, taking and processing additional beverage and/or dessert orders and closing the transaction.

Cooks - This position is responsible for preparing foods according to company specifications, fulfilling customer requests, and following all safety and sanitation procedures.

Greeters - The greeter is responsible for ensuring service excellence for each and every guest. He/she is primarily responsible for greeting and seating guests as they arrive, and thanking the guest at their departure.

Dish/Bus Help - Assist the deli team by maintaining the highest sanitary standards for all dishware, including cleaning tables, sanitizing and emptying trash and miscellaneous clean-up tasks as assigned. No experience necessary.

If you are interested in one of these positions, apply online and select your preferred location.

Catering Opportunities
Delivery Drivers: This position is responsible for the safe delivery of catering products. A clean driving record and a working knowledge of the metro area are required for these positions.

To apply for a driver position, click here.

Application Process and Instructions
For confidential consideration, please call 952-897-9800 or send resume to human.resources@lfhi.com – make sure to indicate the position you are applying for.

Food Scientist – Mitchell Road
Position

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of new products, product updates, product testing and product sensory evaluation in support of the stores and manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities include: developing and documenting recipes; planning and conducting controlled product experiments involving product stability; developing ingredient and product specifications; providing technical support to manufacturing facilities; evaluating supplier products and packaging; creating product testing methods and conducting laboratory evaluations; planning, developing and conducting controlled sensory evaluation testing; developing and maintaining associated records; following all food safety and sanitation procedures; and other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications
The position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or other related technical degree.  Master of Science in Food Science or other culinary education or experience a plus. Successful applicants should possess previous experience with and knowledge of food regulatory/GMP and sensory evaluation. He/she must demonstrate strong human relation skills, judgment and decision making ability, project management, innovation, and communication skills. Experience in developing products for commercial bakeries a strong plus.

Application Process and Instructions
For confidential consideration, send resume to human.resources@lfhi.com

Production Supervisor, Bakery – Mitchell Road

Position
The production supervisor is responsible for all daily production and/or packaging of product produced in assigned areas through accurate planning and scheduling. Additional accountability includes staff supervision, inventory control, quality assurance, food safety & sanitation and all other related duties assigned. This position also requires use and knowledge of a variety of equipment and strong, clear communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications
This position requires strong written skills and will be required to participate in the hiring, review and employee relations of assigned employees. Previous 2-4 years of supervisory experience with a staff of 15 or more employees. Must be able to operate machinery, handle multiple tasks, interpret and follow precise instructions. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform physical labor including frequently lifting, bending and standing.

Work Schedule
The hours and days will be determined and may include weekends and holidays. Shifts may change according to business needs.

Application Process and Instructions
For confidential consideration, send resume to human.resources@lfhi.com

Production Manager, Kitchen – Mitchell Road
Position
The production manager is responsible for ensuring the timely & efficient completion of daily production requirements for the assigned tasks within the kitchen area of the Mitchell Road Facility.  This individual must be able to develop a team that can perform on their own and understand the companies’ vision and initiate an action plan to assure the operation fulfills the vision/mission of the company.

The production manager performs a variety of management functions including scheduling, training, coaching, and developing all existing and newly hired employees.  In addition, he/she is responsible for analyzing financial performance reports, measuring improvements, overseeing and coordinating raw material procurement, and maintaining compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory agencies by establishing and maintaining effective operating standards.

Qualifications
This position requires an undergraduate degree in management, business, manufacturing, or food processing or equivalent experience within the field.  Must have three to four years in the food manufacturing industry and previous management experience.  Must have working knowledge of HACCP and GMP’s, third party audits, and general food safety programs. Must be organized and have prior team leadership experience, personal and interpersonal skills, as well as project management and decision making skills.  Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to perform under stressful conditions, the ability to train employees and lead by example, as well as multi-task in order to accomplish varied and simultaneous tasks. 

Work Schedule
The hours and days will be determined and may include weekends and holidays.  Shifts may change according to business needs.

Application Process and Instructions
For confidential consideration, send resume to human.resources@lfhi.com.

Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Specialist - CSO
Position
The HRIS Specialist works with human resources and information services to identify and manage technology deployment to ensure accurate and efficient personnel record processing. Job functions include: implementing HRIS applications, managing Kronos for Retail modules integration, ensuring Kronos and Lawson has current and accurate information for payroll department interface, identifying human resource procedural needs and technologies to ensure accurate and timely payroll, benefits, and reporting processing, and providing user support.  This position will coordinate functionality to ensure payroll, human resources, accounting and other department business needs are met.

Qualifications
This position requires an undergraduate degree in business, finance, human resources or related field.  Solid computer skills required including Microsoft Excel and Word; previous experience in human resources, benefits, payroll functions as well as reporting software. Lawson and/or Kronos experience is desired. The ideal candidate must be organized and successful at project/time management. Excellent customer service, communication and analytical skills are also needed.  Must be able to work responsibly with confidential information, perform tasks within deadlines, generate reports, and work as part of a team. 

Application Process and Instructions
For confidential consideration, send resume to human.resources@lfhi.com.

Staff Accountant–CSO
Position
The staff accountant is primarily responsible for reconciling bank accounts, store sales reports, and government sales & use tax filings.  Job functions include: bank account reconciliations, inventory reconciliations, monitor daily cash activity, sales and use tax report preparation, maintaining & posting store sales reports, and calculating month end accruals.  This position requires a dedicated team player with strong analytical and organizational skills along with excellent human relations and customer service skills.

The staff accountant will have frequent interaction with corporate, retail, and wholesale personnel, as well as external business contacts on a variety of matters.  The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2 to 4 years of accounting experience preferred.  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and excellent customer service skills are also required.  Lawson software experience preferred, but not required. 

Work Schedule
The work schedule consists of standard business days/hours.

Application Process and Instructions
For confidential consideration, send resume to human.resources@lfhi.com.

Loss Prevention Investigator - CSO
Position
The Loss Prevention Investigator is responsible for reducing and controlling losses related to inventory shrink (internal and external theft, paperwork errors, etc), assisting in risk management activities (employee and customer safety, food safety, OSHA compliance, etc) and physical security (cash controls, building security, lighting, EAS, CCTV, etc).

Qualifications
This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; two years experience in LP, preferably in a retail environment; experience training store personnel in LP, store security and risk management related issues.  Must have operating knowledge of retail security equipment including burglar alarms, camera systems, EAS, and access control systems.  Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to interact in an environment consisting of many diverse personalities.  Must have sound analytical and decision-making skills.

Application Process and Instructions
For confidential consideration, send resume to human.resources@lfhi.com.

Sr. Purchasing Manager – Distribution Center
Position
The primary accountability for this position is the effective negotiation of buying contracts resulting in the lowest cost of goods for materials and supplies used in the manufacture of finished products.  This position is also responsible for establishing inventory levels, maintaining required inventory levels, ensuring external and internal compliance with buying agreements, monitor pricing, advising internal customers of pricing shifts and reviewing buying contracts and supplier performance on a continual basis.

Internal customers will identify ingredient and product specifications and the Purchasing Manager will source suppliers, negotiate buying agreements and establish order quantities, shipping arrangements and terms.  Objectives will include building consensus among internal customers on ingredient specifications including product quality, pack size, minimum order quantities, etc., to leverage buying volume and drive down the cost of goods.  The position will be accountable for establishing inventory levels, maintaining required inventory, ensuring external and internal compliance with buying agreements, monitoring pricing, advising internal customers of pricing shifts and reviewing buying contracts and supplier performance on a continual basis.  Frequent interaction with internal and external customers is a regular part of this job.

Qualifications
Requirements include:  A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing, five or more years in sales and marketing, manufacturing, retail operations, customer service, purchasing or buying experience.  Applicant must have an understanding of business systems to include; ordering, invoicing, accounts receivable and reporting.  Additionally, strong leadership, time management and human relations skills, sound judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary.

Application Process and Instructions
For confidential consideration, send resume to human.resources@lfhi.com.

Lund Food Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is a Drug-Free Workplace.