Meat Lead Full Time

About the Role

BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. As the Meat Lead, you will oversee meat department operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, maintaining inventory and merchandising excellence, and optimizing financial performance. This role supports operational execution and product quality while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing; BJ’s covers any applicable cost and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead Meat Department Operations: Oversee the preparation, cutting, packaging, and merchandising of fresh meat products following company guidelines.
• Oversee Production Process: Manage meat production, including slicing, weighing, packaging, and labeling of meats, cheeses, and prepared foods while following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Demonstrate Full Proficiency: Execute operational functions of the department, including the ability to cut, trim, and prepare meat to company standards.
• Manage Inventory Proactively: Ensure proper product availability by monitoring inventory levels and executing timely replenishment to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Ensure Accurate Item Labeling: Guarantee all items are accurately priced, labeled, and in compliance with company policies.
• Analyze Production and Sales: Track and analyze sales, waste, and shrink data to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Maintain Sanitation and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all sanitation, safety, and food handling regulations, including ServSafe guidelines, and maintain the cleanliness and proper maintenance of meat equipment such as slicers, ovens, and refrigeration units.
• Report Operational Concerns: Escalate operational concerns, such as equipment malfunctions, stock shortages, or food safety risks, to management as necessary.
• Execute Proper Product Rotation: Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation procedures to reduce waste and maintain optimal product quality.
• Conduct Quality and Date Checks: Regularly inspect products for expiration dates and condition, removing any damaged or outdated items to uphold food safety standards.
• Execute Seasonal Promotion: Implement seasonal promotions, merchandising initiatives, and special event product displays in alignment with company guidelines.
• Support Club Initiatives: Assist with club-wide initiatives, including inventory audits, shrink control, and performance tracking.
• Conduct Routine Case Inspections: Perform daily inspections of meat cases, coolers, and freezers to ensure optimal conditions and compliance with food safety standards.
• Receiving and Inspection: Assist with receiving and inspecting meat shipments to verify accuracy.
• Inventory Audit Support: Support inventory audits and reconciliation efforts to minimize shrink and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor Cooked Meat Handling: Enforce proper handling, storage, and display of rotisserie and cooked meat products.
• Product Quality Assurance: Monitor product freshness and conduct quality checks to uphold company standards.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned: Provide additional support across departments as needed.
• Maintain Regular Attendance: Demonstrate consistent presence to support operations, provide leadership coverage, and ensure smooth club execution.
• Team Member Engagement:
  • Live our values: Demonstrate inclusive behavior, make ethical choices, and approach your work with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Create a safe and collaborative environment: Foster open communication and trust.
  • Celebrate team members: Acknowledge others’ contributions, support team success, and help create a positive, encouraging work environment.
• Member Experience:
  • Guarantee service excellence: Ensure daily execution of GOLD Member Standards are met and consistently reinforce key service behaviors: Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA); Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean; and Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank (LAST).
  • Create a positive experience: Engage with Members in a friendly and helpful manner to contribute to a premium shopping experience.
  • Respond to Member needs: Address Member questions or concerns promptly and escalate unresolved issues to a supervisor when necessary.
• Run Great Clubs with Great Standards:
  • Maintain Club Standards: Consistently deliver GOLD Standards in your club.
  • Contribute to club goals: Perform daily responsibilities with accuracy and consistency to support improvement in key performance areas and help the club meet or exceed targets.
• Achieve Financial Performance:
  • Cost Discipline: Use supplies responsibly and follow scheduling expectations to help the club stay within labor and supply goals.
  • Support Performance and Profitability: Complete tasks efficiently and accurately and follow best practices to help drive strong club results.
  • Understand the Business: Learn how your role impacts key club metrics and contribute to overall department performance through consistent execution.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in meat department operations, retail, or food service.
• Strong knowledge of meat cutting, handling, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to analyze sales and operational data to drive performance improvements.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Email).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must maintain all training and required certifications.

Job Conditions

• Frequent standing and movement on hard surfaces.
• Regular lifting of up to 30 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance.
• Exposure to refrigerated and damp conditions (30-40 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Ability to safely operate meat-cutting equipment and sharp tools.
• Potential exposure to cleaning agents and raw meat products.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*

*Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.75 per hour. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary, including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications.