STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in WALKER LA S24624

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 in ensuring financial integrity 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: 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 in training assigned associates in proper presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for all perishable areas.
• Assist Store Manager in training assigned associates in proper and safe food handling in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Train assigned associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
• Record perishable markdowns, analyze causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Train assigned associates in proper grading and re-packaging standards in produce to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist Store Manager with ensuring customers' needs and requests are routinely addressed efficiently and timely; maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and training associates in perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, 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 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, oral, and 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 (Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, company communications).
• Ability and willingness to obtain required certifications in food handling.

Experience & education

• 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.