Dairy Team Lead

Hulsing Hotels/ Earth Fare / Accucare•Asheville, NC

22d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Dairy Team Lead is responsible for the daily operation and overall performance of Earth Fare’s Dairy Department. The role ensures product quality, accurate merchandising, inventory control, and compliance with company standards while modeling Earth Fare’s Mission, Conviction, and Purpose. The Team Lead executes standard operating procedures, maintains proper stocking and rotation, minimizes shrink, and supports sales and gross profit goals. This position maintains a clean, organized, and food-safe department and collaborates with store leadership and team members to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. It does not include direct supervisory responsibility, but requires ownership, accountability, and operational leadership within the department. The role works in a fast-paced retail environment with frequent exposure to refrigerated and cold environments. Physical demands include frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds; frequent reaching; standing for long periods; and significant, frequent pushing and pulling of heavy carts or pallet jacks.

Requirements

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage of refrigerated products.
Understanding of inventory control, shrink management, and merchandising standards.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with a high level of ownership and accountability.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to frequently reach in all directions, stand for long periods, and frequently push or pull heavy carts or pallet jacks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a grocery, dairy, or perishable food department.
Familiarity with natural and organic food products and common dietary considerations.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily Dairy Department operations to ensure efficient workflows and consistent execution.
Carry out standard operating procedures for stocking, rotation, pricing, signage, and inventory control.
Ensure dairy products meet Earth Fare quality standards and follow proper rotation, dating, and storage practices.
Minimize shrink through proactive inventory management and attention to expiration dates.
Maintain accurate and attractive merchandising; keep shelves fully stocked, properly faced, and clearly labeled.
Support department sales, gross profit, and shrink goals through effective ordering and inventory control.
Monitor product movement and adjust orders to reflect sales trends and seasonal needs.
Provide knowledgeable, friendly customer service and answer questions about dairy products, ingredients, and dietary needs.
Help customers make informed, healthy choices in support of Earth Fare’s mission.
Collaborate with store leadership and team members across departments to support store operations.
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and operational leadership without direct supervisory responsibility.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe department, including coolers, backstock areas, and equipment.
Ensure compliance with company standards, food safety regulations, and sanitation requirements.