Assistant Meat Manager

Fortinos (Upper Middle 2018); Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Meat Cutter to oversee the Meat department in Hamilton. The role involves ensuring high-quality meat products, excellent customer service, and training staff. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in the meat industry, strong communication skills, and flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in the retail meat industry.
• Prior management experience is an asset.
• Ability to accept responsibility for fresh meat production.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat and ensure efficient production flow.
• Respond to customer inquiries and maintain hygiene.
• Train new hires and supervise staff when necessary.

Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Fast-paced Work

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Meat Cutter Apprenticeship Certificate

Job description

Overview:

To assist with the efficient functioning of the Meat department, providing customers with the best quality meat products, ensuring courteous, timely customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· To cut meat and ensure production is moved efficiently from the receiver to the meat cutter and then to the wrapper;

· To respond immediately to any customer inquiries, requests and complaints, ensuring courteous customer relations at all times;

· To be responsible for and to maintain the condition of all fresh counters, freezers and coolers in the Department;

· To direct and supervise staff in the absence of the Meat Manager and train all new hires;

· To ensure the safety and sanitation of the Meat department at all times;

· To assist with Meat department scheduling ensuring the strict control of costs;

· To be responsible for placing product orders as required;

· To perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess:

· Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evenings, night shifts, and weekends;

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;

· Accept responsibility for fresh meat production;

· Three to five years’ experience in the retail meat industry;

· Prior management experience a definite asset;

· Grade 12 Diploma with a Meat Cutter Apprenticeship Certificate;

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.