Meat Department Assistant Manager — Growth & Quality

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer –

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Six paid company holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Supplemental Benefits including life,

Comprehensive benefits package

Eligibility-based terms

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Needham Heights, MA, seeks an Assistant Meat Manager to oversee daily meat department operations, ensuring product quality and inventory accuracy. You will help supervise staff, handle stock control, and maintain high safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, adherence to company procedures, and active involvement in merchandising and receiving processes to support department success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in meat, grocery, retail, or warehouse operations.
• Strong understanding of product handling and inventory practices.
• Ability to identify product quality issues and maintain safety standards.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the meat department to ensure product availability, quality, and presentation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels through proper stock control and product rotation.
• Ensure all meat products are handled and stored in accordance with company and food safety standards.
• Monitor product quality and freshness, ensuring timely removal or disposition of unsellable items.
• Support and supervise department staff to ensure adherence to company procedures.
• Assist with merchandising, signage, and product displays.
• Support receiving processes by verifying incoming product for quality and accuracy.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Meat/retail operations

Inventory control

Quality issue identification

Team environment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Supervisory exposure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Needham Heights, MA, seeks an Assistant Meat Manager to oversee daily meat department operations, ensuring product quality and inventory accuracy. You will help supervise staff, handle stock control, and maintain high safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, adherence to company procedures, and active involvement in merchandising and receiving processes to support department success.