Meat Associate

Heinen's Grocery Store; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Heinen’s is seeking a Retail Professional to uphold the Diamond Difference standards across food and service. You will prioritize daily tasks, maintain food handling standards, and share product knowledge about Meat Department sourcing and tips.

You will work as part of a team to meet daily objectives, including stocking, merchandising and compliance with safety standards. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication, a strong work ethic, and flexibility to cover a

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Production-driven with the ability to perform repetitive tasks while standing.
• Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work non-traditional 5-day schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily tasks per business needs.
• Maintain food handling and temperature standards.
• Learn and share Meat Department knowledge (sourcing, tips).
• Write orders with effective pars and planning.
• Collaborate with team to complete daily tasks (stocking, merchandising).
• Comply with personal and food safety standards.
• Attend corporate meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Work independently

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Physical stamina

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 for promotion*

Retail Professional – Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards

As an associate of Heinen’s there are key components to learn, implement and master. Each of these are integral to the Heinen’s Brand and to your success. These are simple behaviors that help distinguish us as the premier supermarket in Northeast Ohio and Chicago.

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.

Shifts range from 7am-8pm Sunday through Saturday. Up to 29 hours a week.