Food Captain

Couche-Tard; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a full-time Food Service Trainer to lead the in-store food program, train staff, and ensure safe, compliant execution of all foodservice tasks. This role focuses on education, coaching, and ongoing development of team members to deliver quality service and minimize waste.

The position requires strong English communication, Food safety knowledge, and a background in retail or foodservice training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods retail or Foodservice.
• Experience in training, leadership and team building.
• Food Manager Certification (ServSafe or NRFSP) required or preferred.
• Strong communication in English; French language skills beneficial in Quebec.
• Customer service oriented with ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Train, teach and coach store associates on Food execution, production, replenishment, ordering, organization, sanitization and customer service.
• Be the go-to person for employees with questions related to food products and services.
• Plan and execute food sampling for employees and customers.
• Lead in-store training for new Foodservice programs and refreshers.
• Ensure FIFO food rotation and adherence to food safety practices.
• Monitor shrink and maximize foodservice profitability.
• Collaborate with BUQAS training personnel to deliver training programs.

Skills

Food service training

Leadership

Team building

Customer service

Communication skills

French language

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail training experience

Job description

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, Approved certifications include ServSafe and NRFSP
• 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: $16.00 to $19.50

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.

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