Meat Associate

Heinen's Grocery Store; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Leadership training

Professional development

Job summary

Heinen’s is seeking a Retail Professional to uphold our Diamond Difference standards in the Meat department, focusing on presentation, customer engagement, and food safety.

The role emphasizes daily prioritization, teamwork, and learning about sourcing and culinary tips, with opportunities for promotion and professional development.

Flexible scheduling and a healthy work-life balance are offered, with weekend availability and a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comply with company policies and standards.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Monitor and maintain food handling and temperature standards.
• Acquire and share knowledge of Meat Department sourcing and tips.
• Write orders using effective pars and planning.
• Work as a team to complete daily tasks including scanning, recording shrink, and merchandising.
• Comply with all personal and food safety standards.
• Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Urgency

Job description

Company Overview

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 18 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Opportunity

• Opportunity for promotion*

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well‑being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work‑life balance.

Retail Professional – Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards

• Professional Appearance: Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products, and your department in support of our Brand.


• Acknowledge: Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact.


• Evaluate: Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5-Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence.


• Thank: Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team.


• Engage: Engage customers when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.


• Monitor and maintain all food handling and temperature standards.


• Acquire and share knowledge of Meat Department such as sourcing and culinary tips.


• Responsible for writing orders using effective pars and planning.


• Responsible for working as a team in order to complete daily tasks as needed, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, raw production, incidental cutting, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.


• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.


• Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Comply with all company policies and standards.


• Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.


• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.


• Possess the ability to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.


• Must be willing to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.


• Must be willing to work the non‑traditional five‑day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings.


• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions, hot or cold.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

• Variable work schedule including weekends and evenings


• Variable hours up to 28 weekly