Meat Department Assistant Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Description

Walt Churchill's Market is looking for a Full-time Meat Department Manager at our Maumee, OH location.

Job Summary:

The Meat Manager reports to the Store Manager and is responsible for the overall success of the Meat Department. The Meat Manager will motivate and manage Meat Department staff, hold daily huddles with staff, clearly communicate objectives to ensure quality products are being produced, uphold health and safety standards, ensure that all customers have a great experience, and manage product shelf life in order to generate sales. The Meat Manager directly supervises all Meat employees. The Meat Manager is expected to work 5 days per week for a total of 45 hours, including one weekend day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional customer service in all areas and uphold the same standards for all Meat Department staff

Work with the Assistant Meat Manager in effectively training and educating new Meat employees to ensure new hires are successful and safe in their position and as a team member

Monitor Meat staff progress by providing regular feedback regarding performance and areas of improvement and conducting annual performance evaluations

Address customer issues and use problem-solving skills to guarantee all customers have an excellent experience

Ensure department is well-stocked, properly rotated, fronted and fresh at all times; pay close attention to pull damaged, spoiled, or expired product

Work with the Assistant Meat Manager in controlling production numbers and costs, including ordering product, tracking shrink, managing inventory, and optimizing products

Conduct quarterly inventory for the Meat Department

Carefully audit department for missing price tags and signage, and replace or correct promptly; be sure to relabel in-house packaged product as prices change

Strategically merchandise and track sales to meet customer demand and increase profits

Maintain and clean all Meat Department equipment, following SSOP; contact service

contractors as needed

Work with Store Manager to solve department issues and improve procedures

Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards mandated by government

regulations

Ensure compliance with state, local and government weight, measures, and labeling

Delegate work for maximum productivity

Review weekly invoices and create schedules for Meat Department employees

Build strong vendor relationships; participate in meetings with vendors and other WCM

management staff

Decide and plan weekly Meat Department promotions with Meat Director

Maintain timely email, phone, and in-person communication with vendors, customers, and

co-workers

Attend food shows as directed by upper management

General Employee Expectations Common to All Jobs:

Treat all customers with respect and dignity

Work toward continuous improvement within scope of duties

Keep work areas neat and free of hazards

Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

Moderate computer skills, including email, Excel, Word, and online ordering systems

Great multitasking, organizational, communication, and customer service skills

Comfortable working with the public and greeting, speaking with, and assisting customers

Attention to detail, ensuring duties are completed correctly and on time

Leadership, sales, and merchandising skills

Ability to effectively train and motivate others

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED

Related management experience, required

Meat cutting experience, required

Portion cutting experience, required

Meat management, preferred

ServSafe/Food Safety Certification or willingness to obtain

HAACP Certification or willingness to obtain

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, twisting, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and

reaching

Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 95 pounds

Pay:

Starting pay will be based on industry experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.