Food Captain

Circle K Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Tully, NY seeks a dedicated Food Captain for Store 4707612. You will ensure all food operations are executed properly, train staff on food production, rotation, and customer service, and lead in-store training on new Foodservice programs.

Strong communication and English proficiency are required; French not needed for this location. The role emphasizes FIFO food rotation, accurate merchandising, stock control, and collaboration with BUQAS teams to sustain foodservice profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Manager Certification (ServSafe/NRFSP) preferred/required by many stores.

Responsibilities

• Be the in-store food expert and ensure execution to maximize sales and minimize waste.
• Train, coach, and lead store associates on food production, replenishment, organization, and service.
• Lead food safety, rotation (FIFO), sampling, and in-store training on new Foodservice programs.
• Monitor shrink and stock to reduce out-of-stocks and optimize profitability.

Skills

Food category expert

Training & coaching

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Manager Certification (ServSafe/NRFSP)

Job description

## Food CaptainApply: Store 4707612 Tully NY: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 27, 2026 (29 days left to apply): R631942Store 4707612: 5755 Route 80, Tully, New York 13159# **Shift Availability**Days (Weekdays + Weekend Availability Required)**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 vendorsHiring Range: $18.00 to $18.76