Food Captain

Circle K; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a Food Service Trainer for Store 2746241 in Brooklyn Park, MN. This full-time role focuses on food category expertise, training store associates on food execution, production, replenishment, ordering, organization, sanitization, and customer service.

Responsibilities include conducting in-store training programs, coordinating with BUQAS teams, planning food sampling, and ensuring FIFO rotation and planogram compliance to minimize shrink and maximize foodservice profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods retail or Foodservice.
• Food safety certification: Food Manager Certification (ServSafe or NRFSP).
• Strong English communication; basic French in Quebec is a plus.
• Ability to train, lead and coach store associates on food execution.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to person for questions related to food products and services.
• Plan and execute in-store food sampling for employees and customers.
• Lead in-store training on new Foodservice programs and train-the-trainer initiatives.
• Ensure FIFO rotation and accurate stock in foodservice areas.
• Display items per current BU Planogram; manage ordering to reduce OOS and shrink.
• Monitor shrink while aiming to maximize foodservice profit.
• Collaborate with BUQAS personnel to deliver training programs.
• Uphold food safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Food category expert

Food execution training

Coaching and teaching

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Planogram adherence

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma

Training/retail education

Supervisory experience

Tools

FIFO method

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.