STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP - 20 and older only - in BLOOMFIELD KY S00055
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 department operations by maintaining appropriate perishable stock levels, training associates, monitoring freshness and pricing, recording markdowns and inventory, and ensuring sanitation standards. It also assists with store financial integrity, customer needs, and other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and 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 organization skills and attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Understanding of safety policies and practices.
- Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
- Willingness and ability 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 are preferred.
- Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.
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 based on store volume using the listed advertising, ordering, sales-history, and planning guides.
- Train assigned associates in merchandise presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, and product rotation.
- Record perishable markdowns, analyze causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
- Train assigned associates in produce grading and re-packaging 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, and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
- Help ensure compliance with 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
