STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP - 21 and older only - in LOOGOOTEE IN S30239

About the role

Under general supervision of the Store Manager, manages the Perishable Departments including produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. Assists the Store Manager with efficient and effective inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, and quality customer service. Assists in ensuring a safe working environment and protection of company assets according to required procedures. Assists in ensuring staff and store compliance with all food handling rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications; assist Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools: Current Ads/Planners, Produce Order Guide, Fresh Meat Recap and Order Guide, Milk Sales history and order guide, Vendor Order Guide, Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in training assigned associates in the proper presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for all perishable areas.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in training assigned associates in the proper and safe handling of food in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Train assigned associates in the proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
• Record perishable markdowns, analyze causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Train assigned associates in the proper grading and re-packaging standards in produce to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist the Store Manager with ensuring that customers' needs and requests are routinely addressed in an efficient and timely manner; maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and training associates assigned in the perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with 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 procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as 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 (including sales, profitability, and turn), 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 with attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and oral & written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required certifications in food handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment and six months supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.