Field Food Service Specialist

Circle K Stores Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. is seeking a dedicated Food Safety/QA supervisor to oversee training across stores and ensure adherence to HACCP and company standards.

The role emphasizes educating team members on current product offerings with a strong focus on food safety and quality assurance. You will visit stores on a regular schedule, provide immediate solutions, and coordinate with district managers and category leaders to improve compliance and performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise training of store teams on current and new product offerings with emphasis on Food Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Visit assigned stores on a set schedule to monitor food safety and QA.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, BU leadership, store leadership, Food Service vendors and merchant experts to ensure training materials meet company standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and issue resolution for store equipment and processes.
• Maintain a database of all training sessions and visits.

Skills

Training supervision

QA oversight

Store coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Functions

Supervise training and educating the store teams on current and new product offerings with an emphasis on Food Safety and Quality Assurance to ensure FSQA and HACCP regulatory requirements are met. Supervises New store start-ups and remodels for Foodservice. Address issues in stores in real-time and provide immediate and adequate solutions during each visit. Responsible for visiting all assigned stores on a set schedule to provide food safe-quality assurance monitoring functions. Conduct trouble-shooting seminars to instruct store on how to fix equipment and process issues. Acts as a central contact person for stores for questions regarding food service categories (i.e. discretionary decision-making power to solve issues as they arise) Collaborate with Category Managers, BU leadership, store leadership, Food Service vendors and merchant experts to ensure training materials are effective, current, relevant and compatible with Company policies and standards in order to maximize future growth of the Foodservice category. Coach and monitor under-performing stores for improvement. Partner with District Managers for their specific opportunities and needs in their market. Oversee new food service projects based on BU initiatives. Maintain a database of all training sessions and visits. Develop and facilitate training sessions addressing training gaps and needs of markets or regions. Create a training environment that empowers people to find answers and solutions on their own to grow their food business. Create a cooperative learning environment with multiple levels of feedback that guide people to correct actions - embrace and share best practices. Leads training opportunities as needed. Works closely with stores Management staff, Sales Associates and District Managers within Operations along with other internal departments as it relates to food service category. Assists with training as needed. Aids with new store start-ups and remodels. Acts as a central contact person for stores for questions regarding food service categories (i.e. discretionary decision- making power to solve issues as they arise). Responsible for visiting all assigned Stores on a set schedule to provide food safe-quality assurance monitoring functions. Reviews all food and beverage equipment, including warmers, roller grills, microwaves, sandwich cases, condiment stations, beverage machines, bakery cases, coolers, etc. Monitors temperature and time to Circle K standards. Notifies appropriate person if something is found out of compliance. Assesses the cleanliness of all areas of the store including food preparation areas, sinks, restrooms, security areas, storage areas, garbage and sanitation areas, etc. Evaluates stocking and inventory supply of key food safety areas. Reviews store health requirements to ensure they are being met; addresses all critical violations immediately. Assists with addressing any issues found and helps handle necessary improvements to each store. Completes detailed itemized reports summarizing the condition of all elements of the store, compiles an overall score for each store and communicates results to the management staff. Performs monthly preventative maintenance tasks, assists stores with reminders and resets. Calibrates various dispensing machines per schedule. Reviews signage and promotional material. Supervise special projects or other duties as assigned. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes: Sit for long periods of time. Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry. View computer monitor Hear and speak via telephone. Reach forward and/or overhead Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range. The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas. Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES AND /OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

NOTE: This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together.