Perishable Dairy Manager
About The Position
The Perishable/Dairy Manager oversees the daily operations of the Perishable Grocery department. This role supervises, trains, and develops department associates; manages inventory, product quality, freshness, and costs; and serves as a department leader contributing to the store’s overall success. The manager also supports courteous customer service and company standards for food safety, sanitation, merchandising, and attendance. The 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 at least 18 years of age.
- 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 the training and coaching of team members.
- 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 people 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.
- Order and maintain inventory levels according to the department’s daily needs.
- Attend weekly department head meetings scheduled by the Store Manager.
- Prepare orderly and systematic work schedules for Dairy/Frozen Food 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 the correct location according to management’s shelf allocation.
- Inspect incoming products to verify condition and delivered items and quantities.
- 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, dispose of trash properly, and stack products and supplies neatly in the stockroom 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 comply with company time and attendance policies.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Medical plan with wellness benefits
- Dental plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacations
- Associate offers
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
