Meat Manager-Centreville, MD

Main Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with Safeway's customer service standards.
• Oversee operations and staffing of the Meat Department.
• Apply and enforce company policies and procedures, including those regarding food, employee and customer safety.
• Review reports and identify successes and opportunities.
• Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to meat cutters and meat clerks.
• Follow division guidelines for implementation of the merchandising program.
• Perform monthly inventory of sales floor and backroom.
• Maintain accurate inventory and record keeping.
• Suggest changes to inventory and pricing.
• Write meat orders for department.
• Check meat deliveries for accuracy and quality.
• Cull meat cases daily per division guidelines.
• Inspect displayed products for expired dates and remove them for distress.
• Follow division markdown program.
• Safely use grinder, tenderizer, saw, and knives to cut, trim, and prepare meat products.
• Comply with internal and regulatory requirements regarding food safety (such as: daily temp/tare log checks).
• Make signs for displays as needed and ensure pricing integrity.
• Take special orders from customers and provide special cuts.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to process different cuts of meat.
• Previous experience as a meat wrapper/clerk, meat cutter.
• Prior department operations and staff management experience.
• Ability to operate saws, grinders, and other meat processing machinery.
• Ability to use computer to check for communications, bulletins, and access reports.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to understand and follow instructions, and able to read, retain, and comprehend guidelines, policies, and procedures applicable to the position.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently as well as within a large team.
• Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Safeway products and share that knowledge with Safeway customers.
• Able to provide regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Schedules may vary on a weekly basis.

Physical Requirements

• Squat/Kneel: Seldom
• Bend/Stoop: Occasional
• Lift/Carry: Continuous 1-35 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Occasional 1-35 lbs.
• Twist/Turn: Occasional
• Grip/Grasp: Continuous
• Reach: Seldom
• Stand/Walk: Continuous