STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP - 21 and older only - in CHESAPEAKE VA S08951
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports efficient inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, safe working conditions, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager supports the Store Manager in maintaining cash and key accountability, enforcing company policies and procedures, managing perishable stock levels, and training associates in product presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, rotation, produce grading and repackaging, and sanitation. The role also records and analyzes markdowns, records inventory when requested, responds to customer needs, and assists with other operational areas as directed.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
- Ability to learn and perform cash-register functions to generate reports.
- Ability to review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
- Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
- Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
- Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Understanding of safety policies and practices.
- Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise-presentation guidance.
- Willingness and ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
- High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a retail environment preferred.
- Six months of supervisory experience preferred.
- Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Store Manager with financial integrity, including cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
- Follow company policies and procedures and assist the Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
- Maintain perishable stock levels according to store volume using current ads and planners, order guides, sales history, recaps, and vendor planning tools.
- Train assigned associates in perishable presentation, freshness, pricing, and safe food-handling practices.
- Train associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
- Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
- Train produce associates in grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
- Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
- Assist the Store Manager in addressing customer needs and requests efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
- Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
- Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
