Convenience Store Assistant Manager

Ag Valley Co-op; Indianola (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Valley Co-Op in Nebraska seeks a store supervisor to help lead daily operations and second-in-command to the Store Manager. You will oversee shift teams, manage hot food prep, and ensure fast, friendly customer service in a clean, well-stocked environment.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, overseeing hot grab-and-go foods, driving customer service, managing opening/closing routines, scheduling, enforcing safety and age-restricted sales laws, and maintaining inventory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years in retail, convenience store, or food service.
• Basic computer and POS skills.
• 40+ hours/week with flexible mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for full shifts and lift up to 40-50 lbs.
• Must meet legal age requirements to sell alcohol and tobacco.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts: Supervise, train, and motivate cashiers and food prep staff; act as manager-in-charge when the Store Manager is away.
• Oversee hot food prep: Prepare, cook, and merchandise hot grab-and-go foods; monitor food temperatures, holding times, and waste logs.
• Drive customer service: Deliver fast, friendly checkout experiences and resolve customer issues calmly.
• Manage operations: Handle opening/closing routines, assist with staff scheduling, and enforce safety and age-restricted sales laws (tobacco, alcohol).
• Control inventory: Order stock, receive vendor deliveries, and keep shelves, coolers, and food/coffee bars clean and stocked.
• Handle cash: Oversee register tills, safe drops, daily cash reconciliations, and bank deposits.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cash handling

Food prep

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Job description

Overview

Help lead daily store and food service operations. Serving as second-in-command to the Store Manager, you will oversee shift teams, manage hot food prep, and ensure great customer service in a clean, well-stocked environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Shifts: Supervise, train, and motivate cashiers and food prep staff; act as manager-in-charge when the Store Manager is away.
• Oversee Hot Food Prep: Prepare, cook, and merchandise hot grab-and-go foods; monitor food temperatures, holding times, and waste logs.
• Drive Customer Service: Deliver fast, friendly checkout experiences and resolve customer issues calmly.
• Manage Operations: Handle opening/closing routines, assist with staff scheduling, and enforce safety and age-restricted sales laws (tobacco, alcohol).
• Control Inventory: Order stock, receive vendor deliveries, and keep shelves, coolers, and food/coffee bars clean and stocked.
• Handle Cash: Oversee register tills, safe drops, daily cash reconciliations, and bank deposits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of retail, convenience store, or food service experience (6+ months in a supervisory or key-holder role preferred).
• Basic computer and POS system skills.
• Flexible availability for mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays (40+ hours/week).
• Ability to stand for full shifts, work in walk-in coolers, and occationally lift up to 40-50 lbs.
• Must meet legal age requirements to sell alcohol and tobacco.

Drug Screen will be required upon job offer.