STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in NEW IBERIA LA S04207
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery departments. The role assists the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandise presentation, customer service, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The position supports store operations by maintaining appropriate perishable stock levels, training associates in food handling, stocking, rotation, presentation, freshness, pricing, and sanitation, and recording markdowns and inventory. It also assists with customer needs, cash accountability, security procedures, and other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
- Ability to learn and perform cash register functions and 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.
- Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
- One year of retail experience preferred.
- Six months of supervisory experience preferred.
- Previous lead experience and/or grocery-store experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Store Manager in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through 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 appropriate to store volume using the specified ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and vendor guides.
- Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable departments.
- Train assigned associates in safe and proper food handling in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Train associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
- Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
- Train associates in produce grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
- Accurately record inventory levels when requested by the Store Support Center.
- Assist the Store Manager in addressing customer needs and requests efficiently and promptly.
- Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
- Assist in maintaining sanitation standards and train assigned 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
