Meat Department Leadership Trainee

Hannaford Supermarkets; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in North Windham, ME, is seeking a management trainee for the Meat department to develop future store leaders. The program focuses on hands-on operations, team leadership, and mastery of department standards.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn the duties of a fast-paced meat operation. The role includes coaching teammates, maintaining safety and sanitation, and ensuring quality presentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Good interpersonal skills and desire 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 store 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

Lead and direct others

Learn multiple tasks

Interpersonal skills

Age requirement compliance

Customer service

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in North Windham, ME, is seeking a management trainee for the Meat department to develop future store leaders. The program focuses on hands-on operations, team leadership, and mastery of department standards.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn the duties of a fast-paced meat operation. The role includes coaching teammates, maintaining safety and sanitation, and ensuring quality presentation.