Assistant Meat/Seafood Manager

About the role

Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge of meat and seafood with others while helping to teach and develop a team? Do you enjoy working in an environment that requires precision and expertise? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast-paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers appeals to you, join our team at Sprouts Farmers Market as an Assistant Meat Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Meat & Seafood Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Meat & Seafood team.
• Effectively coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest customer experience.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Meat & Seafood team.
• Knowledge of weekly ad items and assists with inventory and ordering; enforcing and following department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and unloading of product to ensure freshness and quality.
• Perform and follow “Clean as You Go” and “Fresh at 4” programs.
• Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain meat & seafood equipment.
• Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Meat & Seafood team members are also aware of and following these procedures.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age with a basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience, proven leadership experience, and 2-3 years of grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures is highly preferred.
• Dependable and reliable; perform other related duties as assigned.
• Outgoing and friendly behavior; a positive attitude and the ability to interact with customers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Good communication skills; ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.
• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).
• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and Company recipes.
• Capable of standing for up to 4 hours continuously, and a total of 8 hours per shift; will walk up to 2 miles per 8 hours.
• Work inside a temperature-controlled area.
• Good vision required for using sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine, and tenderizer.
• Lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., from 4” to 60”, a distance up to 10 feet for 20 hours.
• Use a pallet jack to move pallets horizontally up to 500 lbs., requiring a force of up to 85 lbs., a distance up to 100 feet for up to 5 hours.
• Horizontally move racks of products weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force up to 25 lbs., for a distance up to 50 feet for up to 10 hours.
• Move tables weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force greater than 35 lbs., a distance up to 2 feet for up to 1 hour.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $29.15 per hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan to support you or your immediate family's health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food, and fun
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays
• DailyPay: Access your earnings before payday at no extra cost

About the company

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts. Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.