STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in SANDUSKY OH S00011
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. 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 financial integrity and adherence to company procedures, maintains appropriate perishable stock levels, and trains associates in food handling, presentation, freshness, pricing, stocking, rotation, and produce grading and repackaging. It also records markdowns and inventory, addresses customer needs, and helps maintain sanitation standards.
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, 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 and oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of safety policies and practices.
- Ability to read and follow plan-o-grams and merchandise presentation guidance.
- Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
- Relocation assistance is not available.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
- One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience are preferred.
- Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience is preferred.
- Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Store Manager with 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 based on store volume using relevant ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and vendor guides.
- Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
- Train associates in proper and safe 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 as requested by the Store Support Center.
- Help ensure customer needs and requests are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Maintain daily customer contact to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
- Help ensure sanitation compliance 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
