Meat Department Leadership Trainee

Hannaford; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 26,105 - 37,539; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford in Londonderry, NH is seeking a Meat Department Management Trainee to develop the skills needed to become a store manager and lead a team in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will gain knowledge of meat product preparation, scheduling, customer service, and training under certified trainers, while upholding sanitation and safety standards. The program emphasizes leadership and operational excellence within Hannaford stores.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage a team.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a Certified Food Safety Manager or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Meat Cutter functions as necessary.
• Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer constructive counseling when necessary.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Ensure department associates are properly trained by certified trainers.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed as outlined.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of the Meat department (beef, pork, chicken, natural/processed items).
• Conduct performance appraisals on all department associates according to company standards.
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' personal needs.
• Understand and use company tools such as MPP, financial reports, scheduling, ordering and BIG.
• Ensure operational and merchandising standard practices are followed to maximize profitability, paying special attention to priority categories and meat case plan-o-grams.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Observe and ensure compliance with company sanitation, safety, and food safety standards.
• Understand the causes and means for resolving and limiting shrink.
• Total understanding of the department's standard practice manual and Program Manuals for each Meat program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Selling skills

Leadership

Team management

Store operations

Merchandising

Learning ability

Problem solving

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hannaford in Londonderry, NH is seeking a Meat Department Management Trainee to develop the skills needed to become a store manager and lead a team in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will gain knowledge of meat product preparation, scheduling, customer service, and training under certified trainers, while upholding sanitation and safety standards. The program emphasizes leadership and operational excellence within Hannaford stores.