Meat Manager (Full-Time) - Deer Park- Central Alberta Co-op

Avenue.io Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty Discount Program

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Team Member Volunteer Program

Long Term Service Awards

Leadership Development Program

Job summary

Central Alberta Co-op’s Deer Park Food Store in Red Deer is seeking a skilled Meat Manager to lead the meat department and ensure top-quality customer service. The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, inventory control and staff development.

We offer a full-time 40-hour workweek and benefits after 3 months; relocation not specified. The position emphasizes teamwork, promotions and professional growth within the Co-op network.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Meat Cutting Certificate or two (2) years of meat cutting.
• Three (3) years retail supervisory experience.
• Business related education would be an asset.
• Experience in managing business initiatives including analysis of financial results.
• Previous experience in leading a meat department is considered an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; some heavy lifting is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee meat department operations and budget adherence.
• Manage inventory control, ordering and receiving for the department.
• Ensure proper merchandising, tagging and pricing of meats.
• Maintain excellent customer service and address concerns.
• Recruit, train, develop and manage department team members.
• Support promotions and displays; lead the department team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by store manager.

Skills

Retail supervisory experience

Budget analysis

Leadership in meat dept

Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Education

Grade 12

Meat Cutting Certificate or 2 yrs meat cutting

Job description

Join our Team at Deer Food Store!

Do you thrive in leadership roles and excel at deliveringexceptionalcustomer service? If so, Deer Park Food Store in Red Deer has an exciting opportunity for you! We're currently seeking a skilled and motivated Meat Manager to join our team and help drive excellence in our meat department.

Position: Meat Manager

Full-time: 40 hours per week. Eligible for benefits after 3 months. If you are relocating from another province, please ensure you have AB Health coverage to be covered by our plan provider.

Availability: Weekdays and evenings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall operations of the meat department,
• Ensure adherence to the department budget,
• Oversee inventory control, ordering and receiving for the department,
• Ensure the meat department is appropriately merchandised including accurate tagging and pricing,
• Maintain excellent customer service by tracking, monitoring and following up with customer concerns,
• Participate in recruitment, training, development and performance management of all team members in the department,
• Ensure proper preparation of promotions and displays are completed,
• Provide strong leadership and support to team members within the department,
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the store manager.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or an acceptable combination of education and experience,
• Meat Cutting Certificate or two (2) years of meat cutting,
• Three (3) years retail supervisory experience,
• Business related education would be an asset,
• Experience in managing business initiatives including analysis of financial results,
• Previous experience in leading a meat department is considered an asset,
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; some heavy lifting is required.

Total Rewards:

• Loyalty Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on merchandise as a token of appreciation for your dedication.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Access confidential counseling, resources, and support services for you and your family.
• Team Member Volunteer Program: Get involved in community initiatives and make a positive impact through volunteer opportunities.
• Long Term Service Awards: Recognize and celebrate milestones in your career with us.
• Leadership Development Program: Take advantage of growth opportunities and advance your career within our organization. Select the link for more information:

https://www.centralalbertaco-op.crs/sites/centralalberta/local/detail/leadership-development-program

Central Alberta Co-op is proud to uphold our Brand Values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Community. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan based on employment status. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, grow and develop, and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. As a COR certified organization, we are dedicated in providing our team members and customers with a safe working and shopping environment.

Important Note:

Successful candidates must provide their Social Insurance Number before their first shift.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.