Food Captain (Weekend Availability)

Circle K is a leading global convenience store chain operating thousands of stores worldwide, known for its commitment to quality service and community engagement. The store located at 1225 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910, is part of this dynamic network, serving customers with a wide array of food and beverage products, fuel services, and convenience items. At Circle K, the focus is on providing an exceptional shopping experience through comprehensive product knowledge, superior customer service, and efficient store operations. The company is dedicated to maintaining high standards in food safety, operational excellence, and employee development to ensure both customer satisfaction and business growth.

The available role is a Food Category Expert position offering flexible shift availability with a competitive pay range between $15.75 and $16.25 per hour. This role is vital in managing the foodservice operations within the store, ensuring that all food-related activities are performed efficiently and according to company standards. The Food Category Expert acts as the primary resource for food product knowledge, supporting team members with training, coaching, and leadership to maximize sales and minimize waste. This position demands a hands-on approach to food ordering, inventory management, product display, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include planning and executing food sampling programs to engage customers and enrich their shopping experience, leading store employee training on new foodservice programs, and maintaining perfect food rotation practices using the FIFO method. The expert is accountable for ordering food stock wisely to reduce out-of-stock situations and shrinkage, thus enhancing profitability. In addition, this role requires collaborating with Business Unit Quality Assurance and Safety (BUQAS) training personnel to implement ongoing training and ensure all foodservice operations meet regulatory and company standards.

This position is ideal for candidates with at least two years of experience in fast-moving consumer goods retail or the foodservice industry, equipped with leadership, communication, and organizational skills. A Food Manager Certification such as ServSafe or NRFSP is mandatory, and bilingual capabilities in English and French (specifically for Quebec locations) are highly valued. The job offers an engaging work environment that promotes growth, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Circle K values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to accessibility and inclusion, complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all relevant local laws.

Joining Circle K as a Food Category Expert means becoming part of a globally respected brand that prioritizes its customers, employees, and communities. The role supports career development through continuous learning opportunities and fosters a collaborative environment where employee contributions are recognized and nurtured. If you are passionate about foodservice, customer experience, and driving operational success, this opportunity offers a rewarding and impactful career path with Circle K.