Meat Lead Full Time
Job Summary
The Meat Lead is responsible for overseeing meat department operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, maintaining inventory and merchandising excellence, and optimizing financial performance.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities
Lead Meat Department Operations: Oversee the preparation, cutting, packaging, and merchandising of fresh meat products following company guidelines.
Oversee Production Process: Oversee meat production, including slicing, weighing, packaging, and labeling of meats, cheeses, and prepared foods while following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Demonstrates 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.
Analyze Production and Sales: Track and analyze sales, waste, and shrink data to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
Sanitation and Safety Compliance: Maintain compliance with all sanitation, safety, and food handling regulations, including ServSafe guidelines, while ensuring 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Conduct quality and date checks: Regularly inspect products for expiration dates and condition, removing any damaged or outdated items to uphold food safety standards.
Seasonal Promotion Execution: Execute seasonal promotions, merchandising initiatives, and special event product displays in alignment with company guidelines.
Support Club Initiatives: Support club-wide initiatives, including inventory audits, shrink control, and performance tracking.
Routine Case Inspections: Conduct 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.
Cooked Meat Handling: Monitor and 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.
Qualifications
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.
Maintain all training and required certifications.