Assistant Meat Manager

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc.; Wellington (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc. seeks a Meat Department team member in Wellington, Colorado, committed to excellent customer service and high productivity. Responsibilities include managing meat products and teaching team members. A successful candidate should have prior experience in meat handling and be able to work collaboratively while maintaining department standards.

The position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team where friendly communication and commitment to store success are paramount.

Qualifications

• Must have previous meat experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• 18 years of age required; 21 to sell tobacco/alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit maximum customer relations with friendly behavior.
• Assist in planning and directing Meat Department activities.
• Maintain effective control of department labor and inventory.

Skills

Customer relations

Meat production fundamentals

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Cutting equipment

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with accuracy and maintain a high level of productivity. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Possible ‘Reasonable Accommodations’ will be researched to determine if any are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any essential job duties.

1. Exhibit and develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.
2. Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
3. Maintain good working relationships with other department managers with the objective of improving sales storewide.
4. At all times remember that our success will be dependent upon our ability to work together.
5. Comply with all company policies, programs and directives as specified in the Code of Conduct.
6. Provide professional examples for other store team members to follow.
7. Assist in the planning, organization, and direction of the activities of the Meat Department.
8. Know and have the ability to cost out all material to determine proper retails.
9. Possess sufficient knowledge and ability to teach others all fundamentals of meat production. This will include cutting, slicing, scaling, wrapping, and finishing.
10. Assist in maintaining effective control of department labor and inventory in line with established budgets and guidelines.
11. Assist in maintaining effective department security in compliance with company policy and directives.
12. Maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times as it relates to the Meat Department. Also, maintain awareness and concern for the company's interest and investment at all times through the regular practice of sound, honest judgment.
13. Conduct the receiving, storing, pricing and merchandising of all meat products.
14. Maintain adequate and appropriate department records at all times.

Requirements

Certificates/Licenses

City, county, state, and/or federal certifications may be required including food handlers.

Communication

• Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.

Computer

Basic Computer Skill Preferred.

Equipment

Required to use or operate pallet jack, forklift, box cutters, ordering machine, computer, two-wheeler, etc. Including knives and cutting equipment.

Experience

Must have previous meat experience.

Math

• Basic math skills required. Basic math skills using units of money, weight, measurement, volume addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages required.
• An understanding of gross projections, transmittals, weekly summaries, invoices, transfers, labor goals, inventory, and other paperwork as assigned by store management is required.

Minimum Age

• 18 years of age.
• 21 years of age required to sell tobacco products and/or alcohol.

Reason Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form or when helping resolve a team member or guest concern. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. or more.