MEAT/DEPT LEADER

About the Role

Plan, organize, train, and direct Meat department associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits while demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop maximum customer relations through friendliness, courtesy, and implementation of all company policies.
• Assist in store security and handle customer complaints.
• Maintain accurate and updated temperature logs for the department and train associates on proper recording procedures.
• Perform and direct pricing, displaying, and merchandising of products, ensuring proper signage, rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and space allocation.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals, and results.
• Train and develop Meat department employees, emphasizing customer courtesy, productivity, and proper utilization of technical skills.
• Implement company programs and adhere to policies, particularly maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring, and evaluating Meat department associates.
• Promote, communicate, and implement company initiatives and process improvements in a positive manner.
• Manage people and organize workloads effectively.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment, managing conflict in a reasonable and nonconfrontational manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Tactful and calm handling of stressful situations, creating a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer service related to meat preparation and sales.
• Understanding of all key components of department operations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
• Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.