FT Meat Seafood Lead

Hannaford Supermarkets; Morristown (VT); On-site; USD 29,962 - 43,532; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Morristown seeks a qualified candidate to lead the meat department operations. The candidate will manage duties in the absence of department management and ensure all company policies and food safety regulations are met. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.

Salary range is $21.75 - $31.60 per hour. Hannaford champions equal opportunity in employment for all associates.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn multiple tasks quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations in absence of management.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist in training associates and maintaining a friendly environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Meat Cutter Experience

Job description

Location: USA-VT-Morrisville-80 Fairground Plaza
Store Code: Store 08162 Meat (5151885)

Responsibilities

• Lead the department operations in the absence of the department manager and assistant department manager.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and government regulations.
• Utilize retail store systems including Management Planning, Scheduling, CAO, and RF Unit.
• Treat all co‑workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of the meat/seafood department, including cooking procedures.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned.
• Maintain a neat, well‑groomed personal appearance at all times; adhere to the company personal appearance policy.
• Maintain solid communication within the department and throughout the organization.
• Support company safety standards; report needed equipment repairs or maintenance and keep the work area free from debris and hazards.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• 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 a 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

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

Preferred Requirements

• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers’ expectations.
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all meat and seafood associates as/when assigned by management.
• Use good judgment in the delegation, assignment, and follow‑up required for efficient performance in the department.
• Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products.
• Perform meat, meat cutter, and seafood associate responsibilities as directed.
• Assist in effectively ordering and maintaining inventory control to maximize sales and limit shrink issues.
• Responsible for the replenishment of merchandise, paying careful attention to rotation of products according to prescribed standards.
• Identify, wrap, price, and weigh all meat department items in accordance with specified procedures outlined by standard practice.
• Maintain accurate, neat records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Make price changes and maintain correct prices in scales as directed.
• Receive any meat and seafood delivery, rotate, and put in appropriate storage area.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment in accordance with company guidelines.
• Adhere to highest product quality standards to support our department strategy.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary range: $21.75 - $31.60 per hour.

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.