Meat Manager

Meat Manager Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing all aspects of the Meat Department including staff, sales, margin, and labor.
• They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by Company's Standards of Conduct and OSHA Standards.
• Prepares the weekly sales for the meat department in order to maximize sales and profits
• Monitors and controls all costs and expenses within the department; includes maintaining proper ordering, inventory control, cutting procedures, shrink, and ad displays.
• Manages the Meat Department staff including training and scheduling ensures staff is trained on all policies and procedures.
• Oversees shift operations for department including writing, and/or approving work schedules.
• Ensures product for upcoming ads are ordered, in stock, and available for processing.
• Stocks meat cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Meat Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Ensures cleanliness of meat aisles, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection while working the meat counter; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, hand trucks, band saws, and meat grinder.
• Monitors the rotation of all meat products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.
• Manages and is responsible for all inventory preparation and control; includes back stock, assuring tags match products, ensuring no out of stocks and accurate accounting for all products.
• Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping product and following the proper dating procedures.
• Monitors that proper temperatures are being maintained at all stages during the production of meat.
• Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.
• Read, count, and write, accurately complete all documentation. Able to do basic math.
• Ability to freely access all areas of the store including offices, selling floor, stock area, and walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Ability to lift up to approximately 50lbs occasionally and 20lbs frequently.
• Ability to perform the following or equivalent movements repeatedly and or sustained periods of time: walking, standing, bending, and stooping.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to lead support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have advanced knowledge of weights and measures.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret Company financial statements and results.
• Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
• Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.