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MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Madison, WI · On-site

$21.25 - $28/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

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MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Burlington, WI · On-site

$22.25 - $29.25/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

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MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Oshkosh, WI

$20.75 - $27.25/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

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MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Madison, WI

$21.25 - $28/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

Metro Market

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Stevens Point, WI

$20.50 - $27/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

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MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Columbus, WI · On-site

$23.75 - $31.25/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

HyVee

Meat Assistant Department Manager

Canton, IL

Assistant Meat Department Manager Department: Meat FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Assists Department Manager to present the freshest ...

HyVee

Meat Assistant Department Manager

Grinnell, IA

Assistant Meat Department Manager Department: Meat FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Assists Department Manager to present the freshest ...

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MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Mcfarland, WI

$19.75 - $26/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

HyVee

Meat Assistant Department Manager

Sioux Falls, SD

$39.80K - $41.80K/yr

Assistant Meat Department Manager Department: Meat FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Assists Department Manager to present the freshest ...

HyVee

Meat Assistant Department Manager

Rochester, MN · On-site

$40.70K - $42.70K/yr

Assistant Meat Department Manager Department: Meat FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Assists Department Manager to present the freshest ...

HyVee

Meat Assistant Department Manager

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$39.80K - $41.80K/yr

Assistant Meat Department Manager Department: Meat FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Assists Department Manager to present the freshest ...

Fred Meyer

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

Kroger

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Columbus, MS

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

Kroger

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Nashville, TN

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

Gerbes

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Camdenton, MO · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

Fry's Food Stores

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Surprise, AZ · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

Kroger

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Suffolk, VA

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

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Kroger

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Midlothian, VA · On-site

$20 - $26.25/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

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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 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 are Meat Assistants?

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.
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MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

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Madison, WI • On-site

$21.25 - $28/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Pick 'n Save rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 113 rated grocery stores

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Minimum
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Current food handlers permit once employed
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
Desired
- High School Diploma or GED 
- Any meat/retail experience
- Any management experience
- Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
 

- Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude
- Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
- Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
- Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume
- Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process
- Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products
- Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items
- Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
- Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
- Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
- Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department
- Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
- Implement the period promotional plan for the department
- Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
- Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
- Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
- Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
- Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents
- Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
- Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
 

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