Assistant Meat Manager

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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 Meat Manager in overseeing daily Meat Department operations to achieve sales, profitability, customer service, and operational goals. This position assists with team leadership, merchandising, inventory control, food safety compliance, and maintaining high standards for product quality, freshness, and department presentation.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

- Assist in managing daily Meat Department operations.

- Ensure meat and seafood products are properly stocked, rotated, displayed, and merchandised.

- Maintain product quality, freshness, and presentation standards.

- Assist with ordering, inventory management, production planning, and shrink control.

- Ensure pricing, signage, and promotional displays are accurate and properly executed.

- Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and equipment readiness.

Customer Service

- Deliver exceptional customer service and create a positive shopping experience.

- Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, special cuts, and special orders.

- Address customer questions and concerns promptly and professionally.

- Promote department products, seasonal offerings, and promotional programs.

- Build customer loyalty through product knowledge and service excellence.

Leadership and Team Development

- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching department associates.

- Provide daily direction and support to team members.

- Help develop schedules that support customer service and production needs.

- Monitor workflow and adjust associate assignments based on business needs.

- Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.

- Reinforce company policies, procedures, and customer service expectations.

Food Safety and Compliance

- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.

- Monitor proper handling, cutting, preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, and rotation of products.

- Maintain clean and sanitary preparation, storage, service, and sales areas.

- Ensure associates follow proper personal hygiene and food-handling practices.

- Monitor product temperatures and freshness standards.

- Identify and address food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety concerns.

Merchandising and Inventory

- Maintain attractive, organized, and fully stocked meat and seafood displays.

- Assist with production planning to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.

- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering products and supplies.

- Support promotional, seasonal, and merchandising initiatives.

- Follow proper rotation and date-control procedures to maintain freshness and reduce shrink.

Management Support

- Support the Meat Manager in achieving department sales, productivity, shrink, and operational goals.

- Monitor department conditions and adjust priorities based on business needs.

- Communicate staffing, product, equipment, operational, and customer concerns to appropriate leadership.

- Assume department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Meat Manager.

- Perform additional duties as assigned based on department and store needs.

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 https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/myaci-benefits.com/__;!!K1aXqncla1X7G90AkdLmCg!rAQQIgK5qTHEOZimihiTu-Cq5CqDd5yTyDy2Md9yy2X9n5N5-LNd_VFz-Ph78hdScxWtyckceXfHreYVJ1PsQk_8tfijDVHG5g$ myACI Benefits

- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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