Food Captain

Circle K; Zimmerman (MN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Zimmerman, MN is hiring a Food Captain to lead in-store food execution, training, and safety. You will ensure FIFO, display per planogram, and help reduce waste while delivering excellent customer service.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years in FMCG/foodservice, leadership ability, ServSafe/NRFSP certifications, and strong English communication; French is a plus in Quebec. This is a full-time, on-site role with a salary range of $15.00–$19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Education/instructional or equivalent retail training experience.
• Minimum 2 years in FMCG retail or foodservice.
• Experience in training, leadership and team building.
• ServSafe and NRFSP certifications.
• Strong English communication; French helpful in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Food category expert in store and ensure execution to maximize sales and reduce waste.
• Train and coach store associates on food production, replenishment, ordering, organization, sanitization and customer service.
• Be the go-to person for food questions in-store for employees.
• Plan and lead in-store food sampling for employees and customers.
• Conduct in-store trainings on new Foodservice programs and train-the-trainer activities.
• Ensure FIFO and proper food rotation and planogram compliance.
• Assist with food product ordering to reduce out-of-stocks and shrink.
• Monitor shrink and work to maximize foodservice profitability.
• Collaborate with BUQAS training personnel to deliver training programs.

Skills

Foodservice training

Leadership

Team coaching

Customer service

Communication

Planogram compliance

Food safety knowledge

Bilingual English/French

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail training experience

Tools

ServSafe

NRFSP

Food Manager Certification

Job description

## Food CaptainApply: Store 2746239 Zimmerman MN: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 12, 2026 (29 days left to apply): R628256Store 2746239: 26125 Hwy 169, Zimmerman, Minnesota 55398# **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 vendorsHiring Range: $15.00 to $19.00