Food Captain

CK Circle K Stores Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K store in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is seeking a Food Category Expert to ensure flawless in-store food execution, maximize sales, and minimize waste. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership and clear staff communication.

You will train associates on production, replenishment, sanitization, and customer service, coordinate sampling, and maintain FIFO rotations. Food safety certifications such as ServSafe or NRFSP are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; retail training accepted.
• 2+ years in FMCG retail or foodservice; training/leadership experience.
• Food safety certifications such as ServSafe or NRFSP.

Responsibilities

• Food category expert; ensure all food operations are executed to maximize sales and reduce waste.
• Train and coach store associates on food execution, production, replenishment, ordering, organization, sanitization and customer service.
• Lead in-store training on new Foodservice programs; run train-the-trainer sessions.
• Monitor shrink; maintain FIFO rotation; assist with ordering to reduce OOS and shrink.
• Collaborate with BUQAS trainers to deliver foodservice training programs.

Skills

Food service leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Store 2746241: 8500 Edinburgh Center Dr., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443 Shift Availability Days (Weekdays Only) Time Type Full time

Accountabilities

Food Category expert in store Ensures all food operational execution in store are followed to maximize sales and reduce waste. Train, teach and coach store associates on Food execution, production, replenishment, ordering, organization, sanitization and customer service Be the go-to person in store for employees with questions connected to food products and services Plan and execute food sampling for employees and customers Conduct and lead in store training, for store employees and operation teams on all new Foodservice programs, modeling an established train the trainer program Follow up with and conduct refresher training activities for store employees as needed Ensure foodservice areas are stocked and food rotated using FIFO method of food rotation Food items are displayed using current Planogram provided by your Business Unit Order or assist in ordering the food products to lower Out Of Stocks and improve Shrink Monitor shrink while improving sales, to maximize foodservice profit Identify, suggest, train, and continuously collaborate with BUQAS training personnel, ensuring that the manager and store employee Foodservice training programs are delivered Food safety practices and procedures Conduct needs analysis and provide recommended actions based on BUQAS visits Operate within budgeted expectations

Education

High school diploma or equivalate Education/instructional, or equivalent retail training experience Leading or supervisory experience desired

Experience

Minimum 2 years experience working in Fast Moving Consumer Goods retail and/or Foodservice industry Experience in training, leadership, team building Skills in collaboration, cooperation, communication and organization

Food Manager Certification

Food Manager Certification, Approved certifications include ServSafe and NRFSP

Communication Skills

Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and written. French skills in Quebec Provinces Customer service-oriented / excellent customer service skills Consistently delivering within deadlines Communicates effectively (written and oral) with customers, management, associates, and vendors

Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $16.00 to $19.50

Equal Opportunity

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.

About Circle K

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.