Perishable Dairy Manager

K-VA-T Food Stores•Johnson City, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perishable/Dairy Manager oversees the daily operations of the Perishable Grocery department. The role leads the department, supervises and develops associates, manages inventory and controllable costs, and ensures products meet quality and freshness standards. The manager also contributes to the store’s overall success and supports Food City’s mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!” The position requires on-site attendance during scheduled shifts and work 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 in training and coaching 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 corporate representatives from various socioeconomic levels.
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 comply 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 proper location according to management-established shelf allocations.
Check incoming products to confirm merchandise is in good condition and that the correct items and quantities were delivered.
Check item 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 stockrooms 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.