Food Service Training & Operations Lead

circlek; Zimmerman (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Zimmerman, MN is seeking a full-time Foodservice Lead to oversee in-store food category execution, train teammates, and ensure safe, fresh products for customers. The role requires coordinating sampling, stock rotation, and planograms in a fast-paced convenience setting.

You will drive foodservice programs, mentor associates, manage budgeted expectations, and collaborate with BUQAS for ongoing training. English fluency is essential; French is a plus in multi-language markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods retail and/or Foodservice.
• Experience in training, leadership, team building.
• Skills in collaboration, cooperation, communication and organization.
• Food Manager Certification and approved certifications include ServSafe and NRFSP.
• Strong communication in English; French in Quebec preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead food category execution in the store to maximize sales and reduce waste.
• Train and coach associates on food production, replenishment, and service.
• Be the go-to person for food products and services questions.
• Plan and execute food sampling for employees and customers.
• Provide in-store training on new Foodservice programs; conduct refresher trainings as needed.
• Ensure FIFO food rotation and stock with current planogram.
• Order or assist in ordering food products to reduce Out Of Stocks and shrink.
• Monitor shrink while improving sales to maximize foodservice profit.

Skills

Food safety

Training & leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail training experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

Circle K in Zimmerman, MN is seeking a full-time Foodservice Lead to oversee in-store food category execution, train teammates, and ensure safe, fresh products for customers. The role requires coordinating sampling, stock rotation, and planograms in a fast-paced convenience setting.

You will drive foodservice programs, mentor associates, manage budgeted expectations, and collaborate with BUQAS for ongoing training. English fluency is essential; French is a plus in multi-language markets.