Perishable Dairy Manager

K-VA-T Food Stores•Fultondale, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perishable/Dairy Manager manages the daily operations of the Perishable Grocery department and serves as its leader. The role supervises and develops associates, controls costs and inventory, and ensures product quality, freshness, and food-safety compliance. The manager also supports customer service and contributes to the store’s overall success. The position requires on-site work during scheduled shifts. The manager must be comfortable working in refrigerated areas and maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the company dress code.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Abundant knowledge and experience with Dairy/Frozen Food operations, policies, and procedures.
High degree of analytical skill and ability to delegate and work independently.
Ability to lead the training and coaching of team members.
Must be comfortable working in refrigerated areas of the store.
Ability to adhere to 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 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 and adhere to 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 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 help keep labor costs under control.
Ensure merchandise is in its proper location according to management-established shelf allocations.
Inspect incoming products to confirm merchandise is in good condition and the correct items and quantities were delivered.
Check item shelf labels for pricing accuracy.
Inspect and rotate stock daily to maintain product freshness and quality.
Remove damaged products from the sales floor as needed.
Keep the stockroom neat and clean, properly dispose of trash, 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 adhere to company time and attendance policies.