Assistant Meat Team Leader

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Meat Team Leader in Parma, Ohio. This role involves assisting the Meat Manager with departmental leadership, order management, and ensuring customer satisfaction with quality meat products.

The ideal candidate will possess a meat cutting certification, have 3 to 5 years of experience in meat operations, and maintain health and safety standards. Strong customer service skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably in meat operations.
• Meat cutting certification is required.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist Meat Manager in departmental operations and order management.
• Provide customers with various cuts of meat.
• Maintain product levels in sales cases.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health procedures.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Understanding of Market District meat operational procedures

Meat cutting skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

An Assistant Meat Team Leader's first responsibility is to assist the Meat Manager in providing leadership in the Meat Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw materials and supplies, and implementing merchandising initiatives to stimulate the growth of the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
• Experience Desired: Prior management experience in Meat operations or related field; Customer Service Experience; Knowledge of Market District meat operational procedures; Ability to read and interpret Profit and Loss statement
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Meat cutting certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Meat Manager in running of Meat Department by writing orders, assigning job assignments, and maintaining conditions in department.
• Provide customers with variety of cuts of meat and filling sales cases by assisting in cutting of meat.
• Maintain levels of product in sales cases by inspecting product levels and preparing products for case.
• Ensure that proper procedures are being followed so that store meets out-of-stock percentage goal.
• Promote the continuous development of Team Member and identify candidates for Management Development Process.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Unloading and checking in orders.
• Stocking frozen foods and lunch meats to sales case and unloading deliveries in cooler and freezer.
• Maintain cold-chain process.
• It is essential to model, understand and promote safety processes and requirements according to the Health Department, HACCP, OSHA, along with our Company's policies and procedures. With these safe work practices and properly maintained equipment, we will protect Ourselves, our Team Members, Our Customers and our Banner.
• Display a commitment to learn about food and share food knowledge with fellow team members and customers.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques.
• Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for our Company. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor (to ensure safety), and sanitation regulations are met.