Perishable Dairy Manager

K-VA-T Food Stores•Damascus, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perishable/Dairy Manager manages the daily operations of the Perishable Grocery department, including Dairy and Frozen Food operations. The manager supervises, trains, and develops associates; controls department costs and inventory; and ensures products meet quality, freshness, food safety, and pricing standards. The role leads the department and contributes to the overall success of the store through customer service, accurate records, organized stockrooms, and effective coordination with store management. This position requires on-site work during scheduled shifts and comfort working in refrigerated areas. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company focused on serving its communities and offers flexible schedules.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Abundant knowledge and experience with Dairy/Frozen Food operations, policies, and procedures.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to delegate and work independently.
Ability to lead training and coach team members in skills needed to perform job duties.
Comfort working in refrigerated areas of the store.
Ability to follow KVAT food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and follow the KVAT dress code.
Ability to work as part of a team and interact with customers, vendors, guests, and KVAT corporate representatives across various socioeconomic levels.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and interact regularly with individuals at various levels.
Ability to work on-site during scheduled shifts in accordance with company time and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and courteous service to customers.
Supervise, train, and develop qualified Dairy/Frozen Food department associates.
Order and maintain inventory levels according to daily department needs.
Attend weekly department head meetings scheduled by the Store Manager.
Prepare orderly and systematic work schedules for department associates.
Enforce and maintain KVAT food safety policies and procedures, the company HACCP program, and COOL standards.
Ensure products meet quality and freshness standards.
Maintain departmental paperwork and accurate records.
Assist with interviewing potential new associates.
Communicate with the Store Manager to keep labor costs under control.
Ensure merchandise is in its proper location according to management-established shelf allocations.
Check incoming products for condition and verify delivered items and quantities.
Check shelf labels to ensure pricing accuracy.
Inspect and rotate stock daily to maintain freshness and quality.
Remove damaged products from the sales floor as needed.
Keep the stockroom neat and clean; properly remove and dispose of trash.
Stack products and supplies neatly and orderly in stockrooms and freezers.
Provide efficient and courteous customer service to store locations in support of the company mission.
Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and follow company time and attendance policies.