Food Service Specialist

Description

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager the Food Service Specialist will interact with Food Service employees, Store Managers, and District Managers to ensure successful execution of the Parkland food safety requirements at locations. The Specialist will work to ensure all Parkland food programs are executed accurately to maintain brand integrity & excellent guest service. They will develop, train, and implement consistent food production methods while working with site level operations teams to grow top line food service sales in all assigned locations. This role will work with DM, SM, and site level food service staff to monitor and improve sales, waste, margins, and inv. Adjustments. Responsibilities:

Champion’s the Parkland USA food programs by evaluating, supporting, and executing the implementation of the food programs & food safety on a store and regional basis.* Support food service production & merchandising as well as acts as a liaison in the field environment. Implement new programs and products at store level as assigned.

Coaches and counsels store managers and territory managers on effective production, merchandising and marketing of their food service products. Assists with these processes in stores where needed and as directed.

Create SOPs and training for Foodservice programs in partnership with Category Managers, Food Safety, and Operations teams and ensure documentation of processes, procedures, and instructions are integrated into the Parkland USA knowledge base.* Identify successful new production ideas and methods, which can be shared throughout the company to positively impact top line sales & profitability. Conduct competitive price surveys and observe competitors for changes in key food service offerings as requested.

Education:

University degree, or equivalent education in management, with a solid food service background.

Requirements:

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately – belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.