Meat Department Leadership Trainee

Hannaford; Town of Lloyd (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Highland, NY is seeking a motivated trainee to join our Meat Department leadership track. You will learn department operations, merchandising, and people management while supporting daily workflow and customer service excellence.

From day one you will observe policy, coach associates, and manage in the absence of the department manager, gaining hands-on experience with scheduling, pricing, safety, and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to comply with company policy.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.
• In the absence of the department manager, manage the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Maintain a neat, well groomed personal appearance at all times and comply with company's personal appearance policy.
• Actively recognize associates who deliver great service and coach associates to expectations when necessary.
• Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems.
• Maintain solid communication in the department, with the store manager, and throughout the organization.
• Maintain merchandising techniques and layouts consistent with company standards.
• Maintain department compliance with pricing and coding policy.
• Work within our company's management planning (MPP) guidelines to maintain productivity.
• Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of meat department, including product preparation.
• Have total understanding of department's Standard Practice manual.
• Ensure the proper training of all meat associates.
• Ensure and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain the quality of department's appearance and presentation.
• Treat all associates with fairness, dignity, and respect. Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer feedback when necessary.
• Perform all special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-task learning

Interpersonal skills

Age requirement

Communication skills

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Highland, NY is seeking a motivated trainee to join our Meat Department leadership track. You will learn department operations, merchandising, and people management while supporting daily workflow and customer service excellence.

From day one you will observe policy, coach associates, and manage in the absence of the department manager, gaining hands-on experience with scheduling, pricing, safety, and product knowledge.