Meat Department Manager

Major duties

• Orders all meat products.
• Receives and checks all meat deliveries upon arrival to see that all merchandise is in good condition and that the correct quantities and weights are received.
• Sees that all products is properly prepared (cutting and trim), handled and merchandised.
• Is responsible for signage and pricing, gross profit, and inventory control.
• Sees that all merchandise is rotated according to code dating policy.
• Keeps meat department fixtures, equipment and area clean, sanitized and free from accident hazards at all times.
• Handles all store property and equipment in such a manner as to secure maximum use.
• Bookkeeping, including all paperwork and record keeping.
• Scheduling and labor control standards.
• Properly trains personnel assigned to the meat department.
• Perform freshness checks and recondition product.
• Determines Manager’s Specials consistent with quality and quantity sells items at minimum loss. Keeps the Store Director informed of all markdowns and losses.
• Maintains courteous and friendly customer relations.
• Maintains a high level of product knowledge and merchandising ability to accomplish the meat department goals.
• Inventory control; quarterly physical inventory

Minor duties:

• Plans special promotions and displays.
• Operate saws, cubers, slicers, scales, grinders, mechanical price marking devices, and use knives and safety cutters.
• Provides assistance to customers and employees.
• Prepare, weigh, package, and price products to maximize gross profit, stock merchandise and rotate product.
• Maintain sales and other written records.
• Perform sweeping, cleaning, and mopping functions.
• Operate telephones and intercoms and practice proper telephone etiquette.
• Follows and implements all company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Relationships: Reports to Store Director. Works with the company department supervisor. Supervises meat cutters, meat wrappers, and service counter clerks.

Qualifications:

• Be a self-starter.
• Read and write.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Provide verbal and physical assistance to the customers.
• Lift and stack up to 100 pounds.
• Pull or push wheeled vehicles weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
• Possess good inter-personal skills, is mature, and a proven leader.
• Reach and stock product up to 6 ft. high.
• Must possess basic computer skills

Requirements:

Journeyman Level Meat Cutter- 3+ years