Perishable Manager

Brookshire Grocery Company; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

401(k)

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Outdoor recreation area

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company is seeking a department manager to lead the frozen and dairy sections, ensure product quality, and optimize in-store inventory and displays. You’ll guide staff, train associates, and align operations with safety and quality standards.

You will drive sales through customer service, effective merchandising, and adherence to company policies. This role requires a background in perishables, strong leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18; 21+ to drive per policy.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Manager Food Safety certification required.
• AML certification required.
• HIPAA certification required.
• TABC/LACT/AATC certification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train and develop partners; plan and direct work; evaluate performance.
• Review historical data to predict sales from ads and promotions.
• Manage inventory to keep in-stock levels and control costs.
• Maintain product quality and safety standards in the department.
• Promote product sales through suggestive selling and displays.
• Ensure clean, safe, sanitary working and shopping environment.

Skills

Perishable ops

Inventory mgmt

Scheduling software

Leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler certification

Manager Food Safety certification

AML certification

HIPAA certification

TABC/LACT/AATC certification

Tools

None

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Job Summary

Manages achievement of department sales and profits using acceptable business practices. Provides leadership of department personnel. Maintains product levels and quality control in frozen food and dairy departments. Ensures products are displayed in accordance with Brookshire Grocery Company standards and all regulatory food safety practices. Promotes customer service and sales building practices.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Carries out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training and developing partners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining partners; and scheduling, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Reviews historical data to predict future sales from ads and promotions. Manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels. Reviews profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data; provides verbal or written summary to upper management regarding any related issues.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving sales performance, financial results, public relations, product quality, and work standards.
• Enforces quality control and food safety standards and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly.
• Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives and appealing product displays.
• Ensures maintenance of stock conditions on frozen food and dairy display racks and shelves.
• Checks inventory on trucks, unloads products, and ensures accuracy of inventory, product ordering, and associated paperwork.
• Provides friendly and customer service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and responding to customer complaints.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of perishable department operations.
• Advanced knowledge of in-store ordering machine and inventory management processes.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling software systems.
• Ability to safely work with sharp objects such as knives, box cutters, etc.
• Ability to safely operate a bailer.
• Ability to operate manual or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to use non-precision and precision hand tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in written and verbal form) with customers and partners.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Manager Food Safety certification required.
• AML certification required.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification required.
• TABC/LACT/AATC certification required where applicable.

Physical Demands

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to stand or walk.
• Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Continuously required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently required to bend, kneel or squat.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs.
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context And Environment

• Work is generally performed in a retail store.
• Continuously exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents.
• Quiet to moderate noise level.

Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.”

Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.