{"podcast":{"title":"Survive: Essentials for C-Store Assistant Managers","slug":"survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992","podcast_index_feed_id":6571992,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/survive","website_url":"https://www.cstorethrive.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_pk8oij2m1jcJD3zOESX4j0PgvcqqzjbPo8n4uF3XaE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYzFk/Mzc2ZjM2OWEyZTk4/ZDQwY2Y5MDUxMTJj/YWI2Yi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Michael Hernandez","episode_count":97,"summary":"This podcast provides practical training for convenience store assistant managers. Each episode focuses on the real challenges of running a shift, supporting store managers, handling employees, and keeping operations on track in a fast-paced environment. Assistant managers are often expected to lead without formal training. Survive helps bridge that gap by breaking down shift management, team accountability, inventory control, and problem-solving in a way that can be applied immediately on the job. If you are stepping into leadership or currently managing shifts, this podcast will help you build confidence, make better decisions, and handle the daily pressure of store operations.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T10:21:13.816057+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992"},"episode":{"title":"FOOD SERVICE EXECUTION (AUDITING THE FOOD TIMERS)","slug":"food-service-execution-auditing-the-food-timers","published_at":"2026-05-30T00:41:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/food-service-execution-auditing-the-food-timers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/c15700e8","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/c15700e8/8fbb976f.mp3","summary":"SHOW NOTES (SURVIVE VERSION) Episode Title: Food Service Execution: Auditing the Food Timers (Episode 89) Episode Description: \"You failed because you assumed your sales associate was managing the food safety protocols, and you completely neglected to physically verify the equipment yourself.\" In this episode of Survive, Mike Hernandez explains why Assistant Managers must stop trusting verbal confirmation and start physically auditing the hot food equipment to prevent sales associates from serving expired products. What You Will Learn: Mike's Professional Background: Why shift leaders cannot rely on assumption when managing high-risk temperature protocols. The Tunnel Vision Failure: How cashiers completely ignore flashing digital timers when they are focused on processing a continuous line of customers. The Physical Verification Protocol: The exact procedure for reading the physical packaging to mathematically calculate if a product has exceeded its maximum holding duration. The Immediate Correction: How to temporarily pause the transaction line to force your sales associate to discard and document the expired food. Resources & Links: Download the Mid-Shift Food Verification Guide: Text the code word SURVIVE89 to 9 5 6 - 8 9 7 - 9 1 9 2 . Recommended Listen: Thrive: Episode 98. Watch the Channel: Check out the YouTube channel and subscribe at @cStoreCenter .","meta_description":"SHOW NOTES (SURVIVE VERSION) Episode Title: Food Service Execution: Auditing the Food Timers (Episode 89) Episode Description: \"You failed because you ass…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":334,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/episodes/food-service-execution-auditing-the-food-timers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/survive-essentials-for-c-store-assistant-managers-6571992/food-service-execution-auditing-the-food-timers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}