Department Co-Ordinator: Foods (EOD) #435664 (Flexi 40)

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**Overview** This role is for a Department Co-ordinator: Foods (Early Morning Department, EOD) within Woolworths' Corporate Stores team. Located at a store, the position is central to ensuring exceptional customer service and store readiness. Responsibilities include effective stock control, security, adherence to store disciplines, managing early morning stock receipt, quality and temperature checks, and safety protocols. The successful candidate will lead and support the early morning team, providing direction and training, and overseeing shop-keeping standards to minimize shrinkage and maintain a hygienic environment. Woolworths values leadership, professionalism, and teamwork in a dynamic retail environment. **What you will do** * Lead and coordinate the early morning foods team to ensure efficient stock receipt, quality inspection, and temperature monitoring. * Maintain store readiness by enforcing security protocols, stock control, and adherence to hygienic and safety standards. * Conduct thorough quality checks, verify shelf labeling accuracy, and manage expired items removal prior to store opening. * Oversee the completion of early morning handover checklists, ensuring all shop-keeping standards are met reliably. * Investigate and resolve any store alarms or security incidents during early shifts, maintaining a secure environment. * Plan, delegate, and follow up on tasks among team members, providing guidance and training where needed. * Foster exceptional customer service by greeting, assisting customers, and authorizing at till points when necessary. * Minimize shrinkage through diligent stock management, supervision, and adherence to loss prevention policies. * Demonstrate professional personal leadership, including punctuality, discipline, and adherence to company policies. * Monitor new product lines and promotions, ensuring team is informed and stock is properly displayed and rotated. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF qualification * Experience in retail or FMCG environment preferred * Flexibility to work early morning shifts and varied schedules * Strong leadership and team management capabilities * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Proven ability to manage stock control and adhere to security policies * Commitment to maintaining high hygiene, safety, and store readiness standards * Advanced analytical thinking and decision-making skills * High level of personal discipline, honesty, and reliability * Advanced numeracy and literacy skills to handle complex information **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals who are adaptable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a renowned brand like Woolworths. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, product knowledge, and a customer focus. Those with leadership, professionalism, and teamwork values are encouraged to apply. Experience in retail or FMCG is advantageous, along with the flexibility to work early shifts. **Deadline** 22nd October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/department-co-ordinator-foods-eod-435664-flexi-40-woolworths Source: myjobmag

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