Assistant Meat Manager

United Supermarkets, LLC; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Health and 401(k) benefits

Paid time off

Training and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Taos, NM seeks an Assistant Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product freshness and safe practices, and drive customer satisfaction.

You will oversee production, merchandising, scheduling, and staff development in a fast-paced retail setting, with a focus on service quality and profitability. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Leadership required to guide meat department staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer interactions.
• Experience overseeing teams and scheduling in a retail setting.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations.
• Maintain a professional, customer‑focused environment and respond to customer inquiries and special orders.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities including preparation, packaging, stocking, and merchandising.
• Ensure displays are stocked, rotated, labeled, and maintained to company standards.
• Implement promotional and seasonal programs as scheduled.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature, and regulatory requirements.
• Review production results and adjust activities to support yield and profitability goals.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, reclamation, and departmental expenses.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas including preparation rooms, coolers, freezers, display cases, and equipment.
• Schedule, train, coach, and oversee associates to ensure coverage and performance expectations.
• Complete and maintain required documentation including logs, reports, and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Customer service

Food safety

Inventory management

Planning

Problem solving

Job description

Why choose us?

Why choose us?

Are you ready to grow your leadership career in an environment focused on quality, consistency, and service? Join us as an Assistant Meat Department Manager, where operational standards, food safety, and customer experience work together to support store success.

At Albertsons Companies, we seek leaders who lead through clear expectations, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will manage daily Meat Department operations, contribute to sales and profitability, and ensure consistent adherence to freshness, food safety, and merchandising standards. This position operates in a fast‑paced retail environment where effective planning, follow‑through, and leadership directly influence department performance.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being depends on consistent execution and reliable results. Bring your experience with food production, merchandising, and team oversight to a role where success is measured through product quality, operational readiness, and customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations
• Maintain a professional, customer‑focused environment and respond to customer inquiries and special orders
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities including preparation, packaging, stocking, and merchandising
• Ensure displays are stocked, rotated, labeled, and maintained to company standards
• Implement promotional and seasonal programs as scheduled
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature, and regulatory requirements
• Review production results and adjust activities to support yield and profitability goals
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, reclamation, and departmental expenses
• Maintain clean, safe work areas including preparation rooms, coolers, freezers, display cases, and equipment
• Schedule, train, coach, and oversee associates to ensure coverage and performance expectations
• Complete and maintain required documentation including logs, reports, and audits

Soft Skills

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Clear communication and expectation‑setting
• Consistent, objective decision‑making
• Strong organization and follow‑through
• Ability to lead teams in a structured, time‑sensitive environment

Competencies

• Meat department production and merchandising execution
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution

Knowledge

• Meat handling, storage, rotation, and labeling standards
• Food safety and temperature‑control requirements
• Store systems, ordering platforms, and department documentation

Abilities

• Ability to review sales, labor, inventory, and production data
• Ability to train and direct associates across department functions
• Ability to operate department tools and equipment following company guidelines
• Ability to lift, move, and handle product and work in cooler and freezer environments
• Travel requirements: None
• Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety standards, food safety guidelines, grooming standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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