Perishable Dairy Manager

K-VA-T Food Stores•Clinton, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perishable/Dairy Manager oversees the daily operations of the Perishable Grocery department, including supervising and developing associates, maintaining inventory and product quality, controlling costs, and contributing to the store’s overall success. The role requires on-site attendance during scheduled shifts and work in refrigerated areas. The manager provides courteous customer service, maintains department standards and records, and coordinates with the Store Manager and other department heads.

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.
Comfort working in refrigerated areas of the store.
Ability to adhere to 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 of various socioeconomic levels, vendors, guests, and KVAT corporate representatives.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and interact daily with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts in accordance with company time and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and courteous service to customers.
Supervise, train, and develop Dairy/Frozen Food department associates, including coaching team members on job skills.
Order and maintain inventory according to daily department needs.
Attend weekly department head meetings scheduled by the Store Manager.
Prepare orderly and systematic work schedules for Dairy/Frozen Food associates.
Enforce 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 help keep labor costs under control.
Ensure merchandise is in its proper location according to management-established shelf allocations.
Check incoming products to confirm merchandise is in good condition and correct items and quantities were delivered.
Check shelf labels for 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 the stockroom and freezers.
Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts in accordance with company time and attendance policies.