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Harris Teeter

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$42K - $49K/yr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

Harris Teeter

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$42K - $49K/yr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

RETAIL

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Brambleton, VA · On-site

$19.50 - $31/hr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

Harris Teeter

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Potomac, MD · On-site

$43K - $50K/yr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

Harris Teeter

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Reston, VA · On-site

$43K - $50K/yr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

Harris Teeter

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Laurel, MD · On-site

$41K - $48K/yr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

RETAIL

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Columbia, MD · On-site

$19.50 - $31/hr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

RETAIL

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Manassas, VA · On-site

$19.50 - $31/hr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

Harris Teeter

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Dunkirk, MD · On-site

$41K - $48K/yr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

Harris Teeter

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$42K - $49K/yr

Your Purpose Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and ...

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What are some common challenges faced by meat assistants in a busy retail environment?

Meat Assistants often work in fast-paced settings where maintaining food safety standards and cleanliness under time pressure can be challenging. They may need to quickly adapt to fluctuating customer demands, handle heavy lifting, and manage multiple tasks such as preparing cuts, restocking displays, and assisting customers. Effective teamwork and clear communication with butchers and other staff are essential for keeping operations smooth and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What is a meat assistant?

Meat Assistants are retail workers who support butchers or meat department supervisors in grocery stores, supermarkets, or specialty meat shops. Their responsibilities typically include preparing, packaging, and displaying meat products, assisting customers, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and restocking shelves. They may also help with basic meat cutting under supervision, ensuring all products are properly labeled and stored. Good customer service and knowledge of meat products are important skills for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a meat assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Meat Assistant, you need basic knowledge of meat cuts, food safety practices, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment like meat slicers, scales, and point-of-sale (POS) systems is typically required, and food handling certifications may be preferred. Attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe product handling, high-quality customer interactions, and smooth operations in a busy retail or processing environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Meat jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Meat jobs in Washington are:

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Infographic showing various Meat Assistant job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Full Time Meat Management Assistant

Harris Teeter

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$42K - $49K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Harris Teeter rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 865 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 122 rated grocery stores

Job description

Your Purpose
Assist to manage and supervise up to 15 associates in the Meat/Seafood Department. Is responsible for assisting the Meat/Seafood Manager with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Harris Teeter's policies and applicable laws
What You'll Do
  • Responsibilities may include interviewing and training associates.
  • Planning, assigning, and directing work.
  • Assist in appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates.
  • Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supporting Leadership Through the 5 Es
  • As an associate, you are a key part of our success. You represent our values every day and help bring our purpose to life. Through the 5Es, you can lead from any role by showing up with care, pride, and a commitment to doing your best work-for your team, our customers, and the company.
    • Envision: Understand how your job makes a difference. Know the "why" behind your tasks and how they support your team and store goals. Ask questions if something doesn't make sense and speak up with ideas to help things run better.
    • Energize: Bring a positive attitude and energy to work every day. Greet others with kindness, support your teammates, and celebrate wins-big or small. Stay focused, even during busy times, and help lift others up when things get tough.
    • Enroll: Be a team player. Listen, share your ideas, and ask how you can help. Get to know your coworkers and learn what they do. Make sure everyone feels welcome and included by showing respect and care.
    • Enable: Take pride in learning and growing. Ask for help when you need it and look for ways to get better every day. Use the tools and resources available to you. Offer to help train new associates or show someone how to do something the right way.
    • Execute: Do your job well and take ownership of your work. Be on time, follow through, and ask questions if you're unsure. Pay attention to detail, follow safety and quality standards, and take pride in doing things the right way the first time.

What You Bring
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Commitment to unparalleled customer service; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.
  • Complete Company's training including but not limited to new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Title: Assistant Market Manager - DLT
Job Code: 831
Department: Meat
Reports To: Market Manager
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Retail Store Locations
Created/Updated Date: January 2026

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