Food Captain

Circle K; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle K Store 2705619 in Harbor City, CA 90710 is seeking a part-time Food Service specialist. You will ensure food safety, train staff, and lead in-store food execution, while optimizing stock and reducing waste. Flexible shift availability includes days, evenings, overnights and weekends.

Applicants should have at least 2 years in FMCG or foodservice, strong English communication, and supervisory experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to BUQAS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in FMCG retail or foodservice.
• Experience in training and leadership.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Food safety certification: ServSafe or NRFSP.
• English proficiency; French benefits in certain regions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as food category expert and ensure operational execution.
• Train and coach associates on food production, replenishment, and service.
• Lead in-store food safety practices and FIFO rotation.
• Plan food sampling and in-store training programs.
• Monitor inventory to reduce shrink and out-of-stocks.

Skills

Food safety

Training

Leadership

Customer service

English communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Retail training experience

Supervisory experience

Tools

ServSafe

NRFSP

Job description

Store 2705619: 1150 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Harbor City, California 90710

Shift Availability

Flexible (Days, Evenings, Overnights + Weekends)

Time Type

Part 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: $20.44 to $23.19

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.