Assistant Manager in Training

Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Fuel Discount

Employee Discount

Profit Sharing

Career Advancement

Full Benefits

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jackson Companies is seeking an Assistant Manager in Training in Idaho. You will gain hands-on experience across store operations, coaching teams, managing expenses, reducing losses, and overseeing merchandising and inventory control as you prepare for management roles.

The program emphasizes on-the-job learning with potential for advancement, while earning competitive compensation and benefits on a full-time schedule. You’ll support customers and contribute to store profitability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Open availability for 24/7 operation including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Leadership experience in food service or retail.
• At least 3 months of customer service in retail.
• Strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication and a friendly attitude.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Must be of legal age to sell alcohol and tobacco.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Teamwork and collaboration to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous service and greet customers.
• Follow policy and procedures with employees.
• Promote store specials and suggest purchases.
• Ensure sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Maintain building cleanliness and merchandising areas.
• Restock shelves and displays to avoid stockouts.
• Operate registers and store equipment as needed.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Manage food service programs to maximize sales and minimize loss.
• Prepare daily deposits when needed and cover shifts.
• Respond to emergencies when Store Manager is unavailable.
• Prepare weekly supplier orders.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Teamwork

Alcohol age eligibility

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma

GED accepted

Job description

Pay: $18.00 an hour.

The Assistant Manager in Training (AIT) program is designed to equip you for the role of Assistant Manager. You’ll gain practical experience in all areas of store operations, including driving sales and profitability, coaching and developing your team, managing expenses, reducing losses, and overseeing merchandising and inventory control. Join us for a job, stay for a career, and enjoy the journey. Ready to get started? Let’s Go!

Shift: Full-time with availability for weekends and holidays.

Perks/Benefits

• Same Day Pay - Access your earnings when you need them
• Fuel Discount - $.20 off per gallon (up to 100 gallons)
• Employee Discount - 15% off most merchandise
• Profit Sharing Bonus – Paid twice a year
• Opportunities for Advancement – We promote from within
• Full-Time Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and paid time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Company Match + Performance-Based Raises
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250 per year and more!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service by being courteous and always greeting and thanking all customers.
• Follow, interpret, and enforce company policy and procedures with employees.
• Suggest possible purchases to the customer and promote store specials.
• Ensure proper sanitation and food handling/prep/storage/disposal procedures are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of building including islands and pumps.
• Minimize out of stock by restocking shelving, displays, and coolers as needed.
• Clean fast-food area, equipment, and stock as needed.
• Must be safety/security conscious, adhere to the guidelines in the Safety Manual, and report any accidents or incidents to the manager immediately. Investigate and gather all pertinent information regarding customer and employee incidents/accidents.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Manage food service and beverage programs to maximize sales and minimize loss.
• Report to work promptly, neatly groomed, and in uniform.
• Make safe drops per company policies.
• Prepare and make daily deposits on the weekend, and when covering for the manager.
• Assist in preparing weekly orders for products from suppliers.
• When needed, help fuel customer cars, check engine fluids, and wash customer windows. (Required in Oregon as needed in other areas for handicapped customers).
• Respond to emergencies when the Store Manager is unavailable.
• When needed, operate register and other store equipment.
• Prepare cashier checkout and report accurately and according to policy.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Our stores require open availability to meet the needs of a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous leadership experience, with a proven track record of supervising team members in a food service or retail environment.
• At least 3 months of customer service experience in a retail .
• A strong passion for providing exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, can-do attitude.
• A valid Driver License and reliable transportation preferred.
• Must be of legal age to sell alcohol and tobacco.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration to get the job done.
• The ability to think quick on your feet and react to change.

Assistant Manager in Training positions are temporary, as individuals in this role are expected to successfully transition into management or other positions within the company during the training period.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and twist; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk and listen.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.
• Work safely in work conditions that include heat, cold, allergen, noise, and fume/chemical/odor from gasoline and cleaning chemicals.

Jackson Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Store #247(208)907-4731
217 Michigan ST
Council, ID 83612