Asst Meat Mgr FT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid vacation

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA, seeks an Assistant Meat Manager to support the Meat Manager in daily operations, ensuring quality and safety across meat, seafood, and deli products. You will lead team members, maintain inventory, assist with schedules, and uphold Vallarta’s standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of supervisory experience, strong English communication, and the ability to train staff while ensuring excellent customer service and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of meats, seafood and related products is required.
• Must successfully pass food safety certification every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise team members, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Greet customers and provide efficient, courteous service.
• Cover Meat Manager duties in their absence to keep operations smooth.
• Train, coach and recognize staff; enforce discipline when needed.
• Help write schedules, order products, review invoices and track inventory.
• Maintain meat, seafood and deli product quality and appearance.
• Rotate items, manage signage and fresh displays for merchandising.
• Enforce safety programs and health codes; monitor sanitation.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Team training

Tools

Meat processing equipment

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About the Role

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in planning, directing, and managing the daily operations, quality, and performance of the Meat Department. This role ensures fresh, high-quality products, compliance with Vallarta’s food safety standards, and provides leadership to team members while helping achieve sales, labor, and expense goals.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership & Supervision: Assist in delegating and supervising employees, ensuring adherence to company rules, safety policies, schedules, and customer service standards.
• Customer Service: Greet and serve customers with efficiency and courtesy, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.
• Manager Support: Assume full responsibilities of the Meat Manager in their absence to ensure smooth department operations.
• Team Development: Train, coach, and recognize employees; enforce discipline when needed; and recommend promotions.
• Operations: Assist with writing weekly schedules, ordering products, reviewing invoices, and maintaining accurate records of sales, transfers, and inventory.
• Product Quality: Maintain consistency in quality and appearance of meat, pescadería, and cremería products; follow schematics provided by supervisors.
• Merchandising: Rotate and replenish items, maintain signage, and ensure attractive, fresh displays.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce Vallarta’s Safety Program, correct unsafe acts or conditions, and ensure compliance with health codes and state weights and measures regulations.
• Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness of prep areas, floors, cases, and equipment.
• Other Duties: Support Meat Manager and store leadership as needed and perform tasks to ensure department success.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk constantly (6–8+ hours/day).
• Frequently bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Frequent hand use for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally; heaviest item: 65 lbs. box, carried up to 100 feet.
• Operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other moving equipment.
• Work near equipment and machinery; exposure to temperature and humidity changes.
• No work at heights required.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of all types of meats, seafood, and related products.
• Familiarity with equipment, machinery, and tools used in meat preparation.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to train and coach employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Must successfully pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Strong communication skills and positive, professional attitude.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced retail meat and seafood setting with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure to perishable products, refrigerated coolers, prep areas, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

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