STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in CLEVELAND TX S30000

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 the Store Manager in ensuring a safe working environment and protecting company assets according to required procedures, and 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 tools such as Current Ads/Planners, Produce Order Guide, Fresh Meat Recap and Order Guide, Milk Sales History and Order Guide, Vendor Order Guide, and Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Train assigned associates in proper presentation, freshness, pricing standards, safe food handling, stocking and rotation, grading and repackaging of produce, and cleaning schedule compliance.
• Record perishable markdowns, analyze causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist the Store Manager in addressing customers' needs and requests efficiently and timely; maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
• Assist with compliance to sanitation standards and train associates in the Perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Support other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures 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 (sales, profitability, turn), expense control opportunities, shrink and errors.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan‑o‑grams and merchandise presentation guidance.
• 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.

Work Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (strongly preferred).
• One year of experience in a retail environment and six months of 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.