FT Meat Lead

Hannaford; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford is hiring for a Meat Department role at the South Portland, ME store. You will lead the department in absence of managers, ensure compliance with policies, and support daily operations including scheduling and product knowledge.

The position emphasizes teamwork, sanitation, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced retail setting. Experience as a Meat Cutter is preferred, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Inferred leadership ability to manage department operations in absence of managers.
• Experience in meat cutting and product knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and learn multiple tasks quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations when managers are absent.
• Comply with company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Operate store systems for planning, scheduling, and product control.
• Train associates and maintain a neat personal appearance.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and proper food handling throughout the department.
• Assist in maintaining communication across the organization.

Skills

Lead and direct others

Meat Cutter experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Learning ability

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 549618 Address: USA-ME-South Portland-50 Cottage Road Store Code: Store 08279 Meat (5151940)

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. In the absence of the department manager and the assistant department manager, lead the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• 2. Comply with all company policies procedures and government regulations.
• 3. Utilize retail store systems that support job functions which include but not limited to: Management Planning, Scheduling, CAO and RF Unit.
• 4. Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• 5. Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines.
• 6. Develop product knowledge in all areas of the meat department including cooking procedures.
• 7. Assist in training other associates when assigned.
• 8. Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company personal appearance policy.
• 9. Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• 10. Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• 11. Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• 12. Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Meat Cutter experience preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to comply with company policy.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform the job functions.
• 2. Lift cases weighing 40 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. on occasion.
• 3. Meet established volume activity standards.
• 4. Stand or walk 100% of the time while working in temperatures of 45 degrees Fahrenheit the majority of the time.
• 5. Perform repetitive grasping, twisting, reaching, bending and hand/arm motions as the product is identified, wrapped, priced and weighed.
• 6. Use their hands to continuously to feel objects, use tools and equipment to cut and prepare meat products.
• 7. Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.

Salary range is between $ 21.75 - $31.60 Hrly

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.