FT Meat Lead

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations

About the role

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the department manager and the assistant department manager, lead the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Comply with all company policies procedures and government regulations.
• Utilize retail store systems that support job functions which include but not limited to: Management Planning, Scheduling, CAO and RF Unit.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of the meat department including cooking procedures.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company personal appearance policy.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Support company safety standards.
• Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed.
• Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Meat Cutter Experience Preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.