Food Captain

CK Circle K Stores Inc.; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Elk River, MN seeks a Store Foodservice Lead to ensure execution, training, and quality of food offerings. You will coach associates on food production, rotation, and sanitation while maintaining accurate stock per planograms.

Responsibilities include planning food samples, guiding new programs, and collaborating with BUQAS on training and safety. Prior retail leadership and ServSafe/NRFSP certification are valued.

Qualifications

• Certification in food safety (ServSafe/NRFSP) or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in training, coaching and in-store food execution.
• Proven ability to train staff and lead teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to person in store for employees with questions on food products and services.
• Plan and execute food sampling for employees and customers.
• Train, teach, and coach associates on food execution, replenishment, and sanitation.
• Ensure foodservice areas are stocked and rotated using FIFO; display items per planogram.
• Monitor shrink, reduce waste, and help lower out-of-stocks in food categories.
• Lead in-store food safety practices and BUQAS training collaboration.

Skills

Food safety

Training

Leadership

Communication

Organization

ServSafe

NRFSP

English

French

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Store 2746313: 18823 Freeport Avenue, Elk River, Minnesota 55330 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: $15.00 to $19.00

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.