Bench Meat Team Leader

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is seeking a Meat Department Manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in meat handling. Join a committed team focused on delivering excellent customer service and high-quality products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the meat department.
• Achieve financial targets and control inventory.
• Train staff and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Communication

Management

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Knives

Saws

Cubers

Slicers

Grinders

Job description

Job Title: Meat Department Manager

Provides fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. Manages the day-to-day operation of the meat department, including fresh meat, deli, frozen, and custom cut departments (where applicable). Responsibilities include achieving financial targets, ordering products, training staff, and controlling inventory. Ensures compliance with all corporate policies and maintains excellent customer relations by offering high-quality products and courteous service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide consistent, friendly, and helpful customer service.
• Handle and merchandise all meat products according to company policy.
• Display comprehensive knowledge of all meat products to customers.
• Maintain a neat and organized workstation following 5S standards.
• Achieve all budgeted financial goals for the Meat Department, including sales, gross profit, shrink, inventory, and payroll.
• Manage daily operations, including scheduling and training staff.
• Order meat products and manage inventory control.
• Cut meat using knives, saws, cubers, slicers, and grinders, adhering to safety standards.
• Oversee all Meat Department staff and ensure policy compliance; train staff accordingly.
• Maintain all corporate assets within the department.
• Follow sanitation, temperature, and safety guidelines in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain logs for grind and meat processing activities.
• Support store operations as needed at the discretion of the Store Manager.
• Control shrinkage through policy adherence.
• Perform other duties as assigned, following company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to manage others and follow through to achieve results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & EQUIPMENT USED

Must meet physical requirements for the role and be capable of using equipment such as knives, saws, cubers, slicers, and grinders.

Our company does not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, military service, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics.

If your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or shift, your application may be considered for other locations or shifts.