
Chicagoland's Premier Grocery Destination Since 1959
Strack & Van Til has been serving communities across Chicagoland and northern Indiana for over 60 years, built on the founding vision of Ernie Strack and Nick Van Til to create an exceptional grocery shopping experience. Today, this regional supermarket leader operates approximately 30 stores under multiple banners-Strack & Van Til, Town & Country Food Market, and Ultra Foods-employing 1,001-5,000 dedicated team members committed to customer satisfaction and community service.
Quality Products and Customer Focused Service
Each store features full-service delicatessen and bakery departments offering fresh and packaged foods, prepared meals, and expert customer service. With annual revenue between $100-500 million, Strack & Van Til maintains a strong regional presence while delivering consistent value and high-quality groceries to neighborhoods throughout the greater Chicago area and northern Indiana.
Workplace Culture Built on Respect and Growth
Working at Strack & Van Til means joining a team that values dignity, respect, and professional development. The company welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and creates an environment where everyone feels welcome, important, and appreciated. Team members develop skills across multiple departments-from customer service and food preparation to inventory management and retail operations-with training programs supporting career advancement in the grocery industry.
What You'Ll Experience
- Comprehensive Training Programs: Skill development and career growth opportunities across all departments
- Positive Work Environment: Culture emphasizing teamwork, dependability, and excellent customer service
- Diverse Career Paths: Opportunities to work across multiple departments and store locations
- Stability and Growth: Employment with an established company serving the region for six decades
- Community Impact: Contribute to neighborhoods while building a meaningful career in retail grocery operations
Backed By Strong Operational Support
As part of Central Grocers, Strack & Van Til benefits from robust operational support while maintaining its local community focus and independent identity. The company's growth strategy centers on delivering exceptional value through high-quality products, fresh perishables, and prepared foods-creating a dynamic work environment where employees build lasting careers while serving their communities with excellence.
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47978 Rensselaer, IN
46383 Valparaiso, IN

Deli Manager Trainee Various Locations
Description
Pay based on experience
Described below are the major duties and responsibilities of a Deli Manager:
Schedules all departmental associates, oversees their training, evaluates their work, rewards and recognizes their performance and delegates their work assignments in a manner that most effectively utilizes their talents and abilities while maximizing profits
Develops and implements merchandising plans, including creating attractive displays, merchandises new items, sales items and does promotional tie-ins, in order to meet the sales and profit objectives of the store and the department
Responsible for proper inventory levels, prepares, maintains and tracks records to calculate gross profits according to company guidelines
Controls department costs by monitoring and improving operations and practices as needed, by controlling labor and by reducing losses due to shrinkage and pilferage
Maintains accurate department records on all important matters, including associate performance, recognition and discipline
Requirements
- Knowledge of all aspects of Deli operations
- Proven skills in taking appropriate and decisive action to meet budget expectations
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends
- Excellent communicate skills with vendors, customers and employees
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 lbs
- 1 year minimum experience as a manager in food service
- Must possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written), good leadership and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to get along with customers, vendors, suppliers and associates, and must be able to motivate and lead others
Work environment: Normal exposure to weather and temperature extremes, including exposure to cooler and freezer
Diversity Statement
At Indiana Grocery Group, we believe in diversity and inclusion and always value and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Our associates are passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our associates grow. In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in race, color, creed, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where everyone feels welcome, important and appreciated.
Diversity Statement
At Indiana Grocery Group, we believe in diversity and inclusion and always value and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Our associates are passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our associates grow. In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in race, color, creed, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where everyone feels welcome, important and appreciated.

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