Assistant Meat Manager

Assistant Meat Manager

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Purpose The Assistant Meat Manager supports the daily operations of the meat department by helping ensure excellent customer service, high-quality product standards, inventory control, food safety compliance, and associate development. This role works closely with the Meat Manager to drive sales, maintain department conditions, and support a safe, productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation suggestions, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns and product issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Promote department products through product knowledge and suggestive selling techniques.

Department Operations

• Assist in overseeing daily department activities including cutting, packaging, merchandising, and replenishment.
• Ensure meat cases and displays remain full, attractive, and aligned with company merchandising standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain proper product assortment.
• Support product rotation practices to maximize freshness and minimize shrink.
• Help coordinate department workflow to meet production and sales demands.

Food Safety and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, dating, and proper storage conditions.
• Verify adherence to temperature control standards for all meat and seafood products.
• Maintain clean preparation areas, display cases, coolers, and equipment.
• Assist with department audits and corrective action plans as needed.

Leadership and Team Development

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing department associates.
• Provide direction and support to associates during daily operations.
• Help ensure department staffing supports business needs and service expectations.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Assist with onboarding new associates and reinforcing department standards.

Financial Performance

• Support achievement of department sales, gross profit, and labor objectives.
• Assist in monitoring shrink, waste, and inventory management practices.
• Help identify opportunities to improve department profitability and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation of company promotions, seasonal programs, and merchandising initiatives.

Safety and Equipment Maintenance

• Promote safe work practices and compliance with all workplace safety policies.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of department equipment, including grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment.
• Report equipment issues, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards promptly.
• Help maintain a safe environment for both customers and associates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous meat department, grocery retail, food service, or related experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, and food safety practices preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Ability to safely operate meat department equipment and tools.

Success Factors

• Commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Attention to product quality, food safety, and department presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Focus on operational excellence, profitability, and team development.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

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