What is a commissary manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a commissary manager

1. Explore commissary manager education requirements

   Most common commissary manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   45.9 %

   Associate

   26.5 %

   High School Diploma

   14.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific commissary manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Payroll	23.84%
   Inventory Management	14.89%
   Food Safety	13.87%
   Labor Costs	7.45%
   Food Quality	7.39%

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3. Complete relevant commissary manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New commissary managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a commissary manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real commissary manager resumes.

4. Research commissary manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all aspects of supervising, training, and scheduling commissary staff as well as weekly payroll.
   • Provide leadership and direction to facility management and program owners while motivating and interacting with employees to achieve continuous improvement.
   • Ensure compliance with SI, NZP, OSHA, USDA and AZA standards and practices.
   • Process sales using POS scanning system, deliver to high security inmates.

5. Apply for commissary manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a commissary manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams