Perishable Dairy Manager

K-VA-T Food Stores•Greeneville, TN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Perishable/Dairy Manager manages the daily operations of the Perishable Grocery department. The role supervises and develops associates, controls costs, maintains inventory and product quality, and leads the department in support of the store’s overall success. The manager also ensures food-safety compliance, accurate records and pricing, orderly stockroom and freezer areas, and courteous customer service. This position requires on-site work during scheduled shifts and comfort working in refrigerated areas.

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 training and coach team members in the skills needed to perform their 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 corporate representatives from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and interact regularly with people at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and comply with time and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and courteous service to customers.
Supervise, train, and develop Dairy/Frozen Food department associates.
Order products and maintain inventory levels to meet daily department needs.
Attend weekly department head meetings scheduled by the Store Manager.
Prepare orderly and systematic work schedules for department 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 keep labor costs under control.
Ensure merchandise is in its proper location according to management-established shelf allocations.
Check incoming products for condition and correct 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; properly remove and dispose of trash.
Stack products and supplies neatly and orderly in stockroom and freezer areas.
Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and follow company time and attendance policies.
Support the company mission by providing efficient and courteous service to store locations.