Assistant Meat/Seafood Manager

About the Role

As the Assistant Meat & Seafood Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market, you will help customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service while managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our store. This role involves assisting the Meat & Seafood Manager in merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit, overseeing ordering and inventory controls, ensuring product quality, and supervising the Meat & Seafood team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and merchandising the Meat & Seafood department to drive productivity and profit.
• Oversee ordering, inventory controls, and product quality.
• Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Lead a team to deliver high-quality products, exceptional service, and a great customer experience.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Meat & Seafood team.
• Knowledge of weekly ad items; assist with inventory and ordering while enforcing department practices for receiving, stocking, and unloading product to ensure freshness and quality.
• Follow "Clean as You Go" and "Fresh at 4" programs.
• Unload and sort store deliveries; operate and maintain meat & seafood equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines; validate team members' adherence to these procedures.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with a basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, proven leadership experience, and 2-3 years of grocery retail experience in Meat department processes (highly preferred).
• Dependable, reliable, and able to perform other related duties as assigned.
• Outgoing, friendly behavior with a positive attitude and strong customer interaction skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Perform general housekeeping, including cleaning and sanitizing work areas (tables, floors, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).
• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, as well as company recipes.

Skills & Physical Demands

• Capable of standing for up to 4 hours continuously and a total of 8 hours per shift; walking up to 2 miles per 8-hour shift.
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled area.
• Good vision required for using sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine, and tenderizer.
• Lift and 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., 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.

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 on all Sprouts purchases.
• 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.
• Eligibility for additional benefits may apply, including:
  • Bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
  • 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 earned wages before payday at no extra cost.

About Sprouts

Sprouts Farmers Market is a fast-growing retailer focused on inspiring people and delivering an extraordinary customer service experience in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. We offer high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, bulk goods, and more. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture includes Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) that celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.