Dairy Team Lead

Earth Fare•Asheville, NC

22d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Dairy Team Lead is responsible for the daily operation and overall performance of the Dairy Department. The role ensures product quality, accurate merchandising, inventory control, and compliance with Earth Fare standards while modeling the company’s Mission, Conviction, and Purpose. The position executes standard operating procedures, maintains proper stocking and rotation, minimizes shrink, and supports sales and gross profit goals. It also maintains a clean, organized, and food-safe department and collaborates with store leadership and team members across departments to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. The role has no direct supervisory responsibility but requires ownership, accountability, and operational leadership within the Dairy Department.

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 lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to reach frequently in all directions and stand for long periods.
Ability to frequently push and 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.
Execute procedures for stocking, product 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, attractive merchandising; keep shelves stocked, faced, and clearly labeled.
Support department sales, gross profit, and shrink goals through effective ordering and inventory control.
Monitor product movement and adjust ordering 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 in the Dairy Department.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe department, including coolers, backstock areas, and equipment.
Ensure compliance with company standards, food safety regulations, and sanitation requirements.