Meat Assistant Manager

MEAT ASSISTANT MANAGER - NOT STORE SPECIFIC

REGULAR FULL TIME - $25.50-30.50/HR

SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY - WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

As Meat Assistant Manager, you focus on supporting the successful day-to-day operation and profitability of the Meat Department while setting the standard for excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain and apply an understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are financially sound and responsible for maximum productivity and profit of the meat department.
• Supervision, delegation of tasks, and development of the meat team in the absence of the Meat Manager.
• Assist Meat Manager with completing all Human Resources administration and compliance duties (e.g. scheduling, reviews, time and attendance, company policy compliance and terminations).
• Place vendor orders and intercompany transfer orders to maintain appropriate levels of back stock.
• Responsible for butchering meat, poultry, and seafood according to the Company’s specifications.
• Manage and supervise the seasonal BBQ program to ensure its success and profitability.
• Complete sales and purchase logs and tracking.
• Responsible for the breakdown and inspection of delivery/vendor orders.
• Ensure deliveries are properly organized and stored in appropriate areas.
• Accountable for inventory management on the floor. (e.g. merchandising, facing products, pulling inventory, rotating perishable items, proper and accurate signage, product placement, etc.)
• Provide and maintain a professional work environment for the growth and development of the department.
• Create and sustain collaborative and productive working relations with coworkers and outside vendors.
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Provide facilitation to all new hires in the department
• Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with Company cleanliness and safety standards. (e.g. band saw, grinders, tenderizers, slicer, etc.)
• Follow and ensure compliance with established procedures, including Weight and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Maintain and ensure maintenance of a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old.
• Butcher Experience: 2+ years.
• Advanced product knowledge, including how to prepare/cook meat (Meat, Poultry, and Seafood).
• Ability to break carcass beef, lamb, and pork.
• Intermediate knowledge of the living conditions of animals and ability to educate the public on these issues.
• Demonstrated advanced ability in knife handling, other cutting equipment, and safety procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and operations-related applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and employee development skills.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Skilled in financial acumen.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Ability to support the successful flow of the department and act as back up when necessary.
• Effectively prioritize and delegate competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic math skills.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position.

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Constantly lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Constant exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

BENEFITS

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Medical, Dental, And Vision
• 401 (k) retirement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time off
• Flex Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care
• Regular Wage Increases
• Commuter Benefits
• Safety Incentive Program
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.