Manager In Training Fresh Foods Department

Department Manager

This position covers multiple locations within an area. Learn all duties required of a Department Manager. Assists Department Manager in directing and controlling the operation of a department by understanding related work areas including : supervising department personnel; planning and ordering merchandise; ensuring customer service and product quality, freshness and selection; assisting in coordination and management of department operations so as to control costs, meet targeted labor, maintain projected profit margins, and meet or exceed sales goals. Perform department clerk duties as needed.

Typical duties and responsibilities include :

• Assists Department Manager in meeting departmental projected sales and gross margin objectives. Creates effective promotional and seasonal displays; prepares, proofs, stages and packages products; prevents shrink; oversees cost / quality control; orders necessary products and ingredients; prepares department sales / production guides; prepares, charts and records sales dollars / percentages; computes gross profit; processes and maintains accurate department records; and controls expenses.
• Maintains and encourages an atmosphere of fast, friendly, courteous customer service.
• Ensures adequate product quantity, quality and freshness. Orders, checks, receives and controls inventory; builds, maintains and organizes product display and storage areas; stocks and rotates products; inspects displays daily for substandard and outdated product and discards outdated or spoiled products; ensures proper temperatures are maintained in all phases of product handling and preparation; follows retail labeling laws and company code dating policy; follows company policy on processing re-work or reduced-to-clear items, damage and spoilage of product; trims, cuts, wraps, trays, displays and waters products as needed; ensures proper pricing and signing; conducts inventories of all department items; and prepares food items as needed.
• Learns and assists Department Manager in supervising, motivating, coaching, training and hiring of Department personnel.
• Learns and assists Department Manager in monitoring employee performance and recommending personnel action (hiring, firing, layoff and disciplinary action).
• Learns and assists Department Manager in scheduling personnel according to coverage needs and service level.
• Performs customer relation duties and engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
• Ensures proper merchandising of product by understanding schematics, merchandising of advertised and special items, proper signing procedures, analyzing cutting tests and meeting customer demand.
• Maintains cleanliness and eye-appeal of work area, storage area, equipment and retail displays according to company policy and legal regulations; and cleans work area by mopping, sweeping, taking out garbage, etc.
• Maintains a safe / secure work environment and ensures compliance with security policies.
• Performs receiving duties. Verifies orders against invoices; reports shortages and claims to ensure proper billing; breaks down loads and dates product; and cuts cases; stacks, prices and marks merchandise; etc.
• Breaks down freight by moving product, placing it in inventory, operating fork lift, etc.
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
• Completes the Manager in Training classroom and on the job training program.

Requirements include :

Ability to :

Additional requirements include : Food Handlers Certification Is current per State and County laws and WinCo standards.

Machines and equipment operated include : Computer terminal and office machines, Order / scan gun, All department specific equipment which could include any of the following : kitchen utensils, knives and appliances, automatic slicers, grinders, stuffers, tumblers, smokehouse, vacuum sealers, overwrappers, scales, band saws, meat tenderizers, meat slicers, bone dusters, bulkers, bailers, cubers, mixers, dough machines, shrink wrappers, cash registers, trash compactors, garbage disposals, cardboard bailers, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and / or fork lifts.

Preferred education, experience and / or credentials include : Experience in a role with formal supervision responsibilities managing performance and / or completion of supervisory training, coursework or education. Experience in a role with product management responsibilities including all aspects of inventory, display and maintenance of products within a specific department.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

EEO / Inclusivity

As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.

Pay Range

USD $18.85 - USD $21.75 / Hr.