Lead Meat /Meat Manager

Progresso; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Progresso in Garland, TX is seeking a Lead Meat / Meat Manager to oversee daily meat department operations. You will cut, trim, weigh and prepare meat, manage display quality, and supervise staff. The role requires strong inventory control, customer service, and a flexible schedule including weekends.

Experience as a meat department lead (3+ years) and knowledge of Mexican cuts are essential. You will train new staff and help drive sales while maintaining product quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience as Lead of a Meat Department.
• Able to read at an eighth-grade level.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Knowledge of weight measurements and the use of a scale.
• Knowledge of Mexican meat cuts (carnitas, barbacoa, chicharrón).
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, bone, tie and grind different types of meat (chicken, beef, pork).
• Wrap and weigh meat to dispatch customers and ensure correct pricing.
• Arrange meat in the display case and maintain visual appeal.
• Estimate meat needs and order supplies; manage inventory.
• Receive, inspect and store meat; keep area clean and safe.
• Develop and train new employees in product preparation.
• Build relationships with customers to increase sales and upsell.

Skills

Meat dept lead exp

Reading level

Math basics

Weight measurements

Scale usage

Mexican meat cuts

Carnitas/barbacoa/chicharrón prep

Flexible schedule

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

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Lead Meat /Meat Manager

Full-time Regular DA34N, Garland, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 4969

Primary duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Cut, trim, bone, tie and grind different types of meat (chicken, beef, pork).
2. 2. Wrap and weigh meat to dispatch the customers.
3. 3. Arrange the meat in the display case.
4. 4. Estimate the amount and type of meat needed and order the meat supply.
5. 5. Have a precise control of the products and inventory of all the meat.
6. 6. Receive, inspect and store the meat.
7. 7. Keep the meat market area clean, sanitary and visually attractive.
8. 8. Ensure that the correct prices and signs for the meat market products are in place.
9. 9. Develop, train and guide new employees in the preparation of all products of the meat m carnitas, barbacoa, chicharrón and do them if necessary.
10. 10. Recognize opportunities to sell products from other departments and apply suggestive.
11. 11. Develop a professional relationship with the customer to increase sales.
12. 12. Daily inspect and evaluate the quality of the meat market products.
13. 13. Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
14. 14. Perform all activities of a shift leader when required.
15. 15. Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards.
16. 16. Report faulty equipment and hazards to management.
17. 17. PERFORM ANY OTHER TASK ASSIGNED BY THE STORE MANAGER.

1. 1. 3 years of minimum experience as a Lead of a Meat Department.
2. 2. Ability to read at an eighth-grade level.
3. 3. Basic knowledge of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
4. 4. Knowledge of the weight measurements.
5. 5. Ability to use the scale.
6. 6. Knowledge of Mexican meat cuts.
7. 7. Knowledge in the preparation of carnitas, barbacoa and chicharrón.
8. 8. Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
9. 9. Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.