STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in PREMONT TX S09916

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. Also helps ensure a safe working environment, protection of company assets, and staff compliance with all food‑handling rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security and cash control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications, and assist in ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels 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, maintaining daily contact to understand merchandise expectations.
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent (strongly preferred).
• At least one year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience (preferred).
• Previous lead or grocery store experience (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret documents, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Mathematical proficiency for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Capability to 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, facility and safety control policies, 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‑ograms and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Willingness to comply with company policies and obtain required food‑handling certifications.
• Attainment of required local and state food‑handling certifications, if applicable.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.