Perishable Dairy Manager
About The Position
The Perishable/Dairy Manager oversees the daily operations of the Perishable Grocery department, including Dairy and Frozen Food. The manager supervises and trains associates, controls costs, maintains satisfactory product quality, and leads the department in support of the store’s overall success. The role 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. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company with a mission to run the best store in town and encourages associates to participate in local civic organizations.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- 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 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 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 regularly with people at various levels.
- Ability to work on-site during scheduled shifts and follow company 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 according to daily departmental 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 its proper location according to management-established shelf allocations.
- Check incoming products to verify condition and correct 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 the stockroom and freezers.
- Provide efficient and courteous service to store locations in support of the company mission.
- Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts in accordance 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
