Meat & Seafood Assistant Manager

Description Ready to take the reins (or perhaps a carving knife) in a deliciously dynamic environment? The Monadnock Food Co-op in Keene, NH, is seeking a motivated and passionate Meat and Seafood Assistant Manager to help lead our team of food enthusiasts! This isn't just about managing inventory and schedules; it's about sharing your love for high-quality, sustainably sourced local products with our community, mentoring a great team, and making a real impact on our local food system. If you're ready to inspire great customer experiences, build stunning displays, and thrive in a fun, fast-paced, and community-focused atmosphere, then reel in this opportunity and apply today! Assist the Meat & Seafood Manager, and to act in his/her absence in overseeing the department; to select and cut fresh meat and seafood; to supervise department staff; and to meet objectives for sales, margin and customer service. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Serve Safe certified is preferred. Supervisory experience is required. The purpose of this position is to assist the Meat & Seafood Manager, and to act in his/her absence in overseeing the department; to select and cut fresh meat and seafood; to supervise department staff; and to meet objectives for sales, margin and customer service. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Co-op Benefits 20% employee discount- including sale items! Quarterly and Annual Gainshare depending on store performance 401K – Traditional or Roth or Both! with up to 4% company match and free retirement counselors Health Insurance- 3 plans including an HSA option eligible at 30 hours/week Dental Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week Vision Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week Pet Insurance Short & Long-term disability- company provided at 35 hours per week $25,000 Life Insurance policy – company provided at 20 hours per week Generous Paid Time Off- even Part-time! Employee Assistance Plan Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Free Staffed Out products, plants and flowers Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year! Co-op gear Paid community outreach hours Fun at work! We Rock! Location: 34 Cypress St Keene, NH 03431 Schedule: Sunday through Thursday OR Tuesday through Saturday You must be available for this schedule in order to be considered* Pay Range: Begins at $23.18 with additional compensation for experience Monadnock Food Co-op participates in E-Verify Check out our career opportunities at: https://monadnockfood.coop/our-co-op/careers/ Not sure you have all the qualifications for this job, but it is speaking to you? Please Apply! We would love to meet you! Requirements Participate in Management Team responsibilities as designated, such as policy developmentParticipate in Person in Charge shifts as assigned depending on the store’s needsPlan attractive displays with uniform signage; ensure displays are fully stocked, rotated, and fronted to ensure freshness and abundanceEnsure accurate, up-to-date price, ingredient, and date labeling of itemsAssist in planning and implementing seasonal programsNegotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and deliveryEnsure accurate coding and up to date shelf tags and/or signageConsult with manager on updating UPCs, PLUs and pricing information in the POS register systemMaintain level of high quality products; maintain a sufficient amount of inventory, with limited out of stock items to maximize sales and turnoverReceive orders, or ensure proper receiving by department staff, in accordance with established proceduresReview invoices for accuracy, break into inventory categories and pass to Bookkeeping for paymentGet credit from suppliers where applicable for returned or low-quality product. Ensure department waste items are disposed of properly Meat Cutting Maintain standards for meat cutting to meet quality, pricing, margin control, and customer service goalsCut meat and oversee meat cutting for departmentAdhere to health and safety standards and practices for department meat cutting and handling Department Operations Help plan attractive meat and seafood displays, using color and texture to enhanceSee that displays are replenished, rotated, checked for qualityAssist in setting prices to achieve margin goalsConduct periodic price surveys of identified competitorsAssist in ensuring POS system and scales are accurate and costs and pricing are currentMaintain waste logs and know percentage of waste each week Personnel Management—for Department Staff Ensure on-the-job trainingTake disciplinary action as needed following established policiesAssist in scheduling hours for department staff within budget, and review time cardsOrganize meetings of meat and seafood department staff as needed Department Maintenance Ensure food prep, work area, utensils, equipment and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting or exceeding health department standardsFollow standard Sanitation Operating Procedures schedule including: deep cleaning schedules, good health department scores, pest awareness and control, equipment maintenance and cleaningsFollow USDA and NH State Law regarding the use, labeling, and handling of allergensFollow standard Sanitation Operating Procedures schedule including: deep cleaning schedules, good health department scores, pest awareness and control, equipment maintenance and cleaningsEnsure proper storage and labeling procedures as per health department and organic standardsParticipate in all monthly, quarterly and annual inventory countsMaintain department equipment in working order. Notify management of equipment problems or requirements. Research and recommend major equipment repair, replacement, or acquisitions.Follow and update opening and closing checklistsMonitor temperatures in cooler and cases Qualifications The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Regularly lift 60lbs safelyAbility to be mobile throughout entire shiftsBend, squat, stoop, kneel, or crouchAbility to communicate with customers and coworkersSufficient vision to perform your job safely and accuratelyEffective communication skills to listen and to give clear directions in EnglishEffectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to customers and employeesExperience with Microsoft Office and Excel softwareManual dexterity with hazardous equipment such as meat saw, grinder, knives and sealing equipmentHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience serving the publicAt least 3 years’ experience in meat-cutting for retail salesExperience managing fresh meat department purchasing, merchandising, and pricing to meet goals for sales, margin, customer service, and department expensesSupervisory experience – hiring, training, evaluating, directingAbility to read and interpret financial statements, or at least a basic understandingCustomer service skillsKnowledge of Department of Agriculture sanitation regulationsKnowledge of organic and commercial growing practices, and organic certification regulationsKnowledge of handling procedures for organic productEnvironment includes frequently working in a walk-in cooler and freezer