Position Summary

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing daily meat department operations, ensuring high standards of product quality, food safety, merchandising, and customer service. This role helps lead department associates while maintaining efficient production, inventory control, and sales performance.

Key Responsibilities Operations & Production

• Assist in planning and executing daily meat cutting, grinding, wrapping, and case‑ready production
• Ensure proper rotation, labeling, and presentation of all meat and seafood products
• Monitor inventory levels, ordering, receiving, shrink, and product freshness
• Support merchandising standards including case layout, signage, and promotions
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company operating procedures

Customer Service

• Deliver excellent customer service and assist customers with meat selections, special orders, and questions
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly
• Maintain clean, well‑stocked, and visually appealing service and self‑service cases

Team Leadership & Training

• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of meat department associates
• Assist with associate scheduling and daily task assignments
• Lead by example to reinforce productivity, safety, and teamwork
• Perform full department leadership duties in the Meat Manager’s absence

Sales & Performance

• Assist with sales planning, labor efficiency, and shrink control
• Monitor production levels to minimize waste while meeting customer demand
• Support departmental initiatives to increase sales and profitability

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce food safety standards, OSHA practices, and equipment safety procedures
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of meat products
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Qualifications

• Previous meat, butcher, or retail food leadership experience preferred
• Working knowledge of meat cuts, production methods, and food safety practices
• Strong customer service, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate associates
• Ability to work in a cold environment, lift heavy products, stand for long periods, and work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays

Core Competencies

• Leadership and accountability
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Organization and time management
• Safety and compliance awareness
• Customer‑first mindset