Kitchen Manager

Kwik Trip • Cresco, IA

21d • $50,000 - $61,429

About The Position

Kwik Trip is seeking an energetic, outgoing, and positive Food Manager to oversee the food program at Kwik Star 428. The manager prepares food, delegates tasks, trains coworkers, resolves customer complaints, sets an example of excellent customer service, helps the team achieve daily goals, assists with merchandising, and ensures high-quality customer service each day. The role is primarily first shift, with variable shifts, and requires availability for full-time work of up to 45 hours per week.

Kwik Trip is a family-owned Midwest company that has operated since 1965. It describes its culture as focused on treating others as they would like to be treated, serving guests and coworkers, and making a difference in people's lives. The company shares 40% of pre-tax profits with coworkers and offers career paths across retail leadership, its Support Center, and production and distribution facilities.

Requirements

• Great people skills.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems and shift priorities quickly.
• Desire to help others.
• Ability to motivate others to complete tasks and meet goals.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• At least 6 months of food experience, including customer service and food preparation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk or stand for up to 8–10 hours per day.
• Available to work full-time, up to 45 hours per week, primarily on first shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods and oversee the food program.
• Delegate tasks and train coworkers.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Set an example of excellent customer service and ensure the team provides high-quality customer service daily.
• Keep the team focused on achieving daily goals.
• Assist with merchandising.
• Maintain a clean and inviting store.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Coworker bonuses ranging from 8% to 12% of gross annual wages, depending on company profitability
• The company shares 40% of pre-tax profits with coworkers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed