Food Service Lead & Trainer

Circle K; Nisswa (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Nisswa, Minnesota is seeking a Store Foodservice Specialist to lead in-store food execution, train staff, and ensure safe, fresh food displays. You will manage FIFO, plan tastings, coach associates, and partner with BUQAS training to deliver consistent Foodservice programs.

A strong focus on accuracy, teamwork and customer service is required. This full-time role requires a Food Manager Certification and at least 2 years in FMCG or foodservice, with English fluency; French skills are

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in FMCG retail and/or Foodservice.
• Experience in training, leadership and team building.
• Strong collaboration, cooperation, communication and organization skills.
• Food Manager Certification (ServSafe or NRFSP).
• Fluent English; French skills in Quebec Provinces preferred.
• Customer service oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Food Category expert in store.
• Ensures all food operational execution to maximize sales and reduce waste.
• Train, coach store associates on Food execution, production, replenishment, and customer service.
• Be the go-to person in store for questions about food products and services.
• Plan and execute food sampling for employees and customers.
• Lead in-store training on new Foodservice programs.
• Follow up with refresher training activities as needed.
• Ensure foodservice areas are stocked and rotated using FIFO.
• Display food items per current Planogram.
• Order or assist in ordering food products to reduce OOS and shrink.
• Monitor shrink while improving sales and profit.
• Collaborate with BUQAS training personnel to deliver training programs.
• Adhere to food safety practices and procedures.
• Conduct needs analysis and provide actions based on BUQAS visits.
• Operate within budgeted expectations.

Skills

Training leadership

Team building

Communication

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalate

Education/instructional, or equivalent retail training experience

Leading or supervisory experience desired

Job description

Circle K in Nisswa, Minnesota is seeking a Store Foodservice Specialist to lead in-store food execution, train staff, and ensure safe, fresh food displays. You will manage FIFO, plan tastings, coach associates, and partner with BUQAS training to deliver consistent Foodservice programs.

A strong focus on accuracy, teamwork and customer service is required. This full-time role requires a Food Manager Certification and at least 2 years in FMCG or foodservice, with English fluency; French skills are