Meat Assistant Team Leader

Giant Eagle; Export (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Meat Team Leader, where your leadership will help shape the Meat Department's success. In this role, you will assist the Meat Manager in managing team members, ordering supplies, and implementing merchandising strategies that drive business growth. Your expertise in meat operations and customer service will be crucial in providing customers with high-quality meat products while ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your management skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, making a real impact in your community. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in meat operations or related field.
• Prior management experience and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the Meat Department by managing orders and job assignments.
• Ensure product levels are maintained and adhere to safety processes.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Ability to read Profit and Loss statement

Leadership

Meat cutting skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meat cutting certification

Job description

Job Summary

An Assistant Meat Team Leader's first responsibility is to assist the Meat Manager in providing leadership in the Meat Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw materials and supplies, and implementing merchandising initiatives to stimulate the growth of the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
• Experience Desired: Prior management experience in Meat operations or related field; Customer Service Experience; Knowledge of Market District meat operational procedures; Ability to read and interpret Profit and Loss statement
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Meat cutting certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Meat Manager in running of Meat Department by writing orders, assigning job assignments, and maintaining conditions in department.
• Provide customers with a variety of cuts of meat and filling sales cases by assisting in cutting of meat.
• Maintain levels of product in sales cases by inspecting product levels and preparing products for case.
• Ensure that proper procedures are being followed so that store meets out-of-stock percentage goal.
• Promote the continuous development of Team Members and identify candidates for Management Development Process.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Unloading and checking in orders.
• Stocking frozen foods and lunch meats to sales case and unloading deliveries in cooler and freezer.
• Maintain cold-chain process.
• Model, understand and promote safety processes and requirements according to the Health Department, HACCP, OSHA, along with our Company's policies and procedures.
• Display a commitment to learn about food and share food knowledge with fellow team members and customers.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques.
• Conduct business with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for our Company.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor (to ensure safety), and sanitation regulations are met.