Assistant Meat Manager

Assistant Meat Manager

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring high-quality product execution, food safety compliance, and exceptional customer service. This role helps drive sales, manage inventory, and lead the meat department team to deliver a fresh, well-stocked, and profitable operation.

Department Operations & Execution

• Assist in managing daily meat department operations, including cutting, trimming, grinding, packaging, and merchandising
• Ensure all meat products meet company standards for quality, freshness, and presentation
• Maintain proper rotation (FIFO), dating, and storage of all products
• Ensure cases and displays are fully stocked, clean, and visually appealing
• Support production planning to meet demand while minimizing shrink

Leadership & Team Support

• Supervise, train, and coach meat clerks, cutters, and wrappers
• Provide direction during shifts to maintain productivity and operational standards
• Assist with scheduling and labor allocation to meet business needs
• Promote a safe, team-oriented, and performance-driven work environment

Customer Service

• Deliver excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection and special requests
• Provide product knowledge, including cuts, preparation methods, and recommendations
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
• Maintain a clean and welcoming department environment

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Monitor temperature logs, handling practices, and equipment sanitation
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit standards
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of cutting equipment and tools

Inventory & Financial Performance

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control processes
• Help manage shrink, waste, and margin through proper planning and execution
• Maintain accurate pricing and signage
• Support achieving department sales, profit, and labor goals

Qualifications

• Previous experience in meat cutting, meat department, or food retail preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of meat cuts, production processes, and food safety standards
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, service-focused environment
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive physical tasks including cutting, lifting, and stocking
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments
• Safe handling of sharp tools and equipment

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.