MEAT MANAGER

Houchens Food Group; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group in Johnson City, TN, is seeking a Meat Manager to supervise workers preparing meat and managing profitability according to company policy. Responsibilities also include training staff and maintaining departmental records.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, with no prior experience necessary. You will work in a dynamic environment and ensure high standards of food service and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School Graduate or possess a GED.
• No prior experience is necessary.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers engaged in meat preparation.
• Train workers in food preparation and sanitation.
• Manage meat department paperwork and records.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Communication

Customer Oriented

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Meat Manager

Position Overview

• Department: Meat
• Job Status: Full Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Store Manager
• Grade/Level: High School or Equivalent
• Travel Required: No travel required.
• Work Schedule: Shift hours that best suit meat operation; nights and weekends may be necessary.
• Positions Supervised: Meat Clerk

Position Summary

Supervise workers engaged in preparing meat. Responsible for the profitability of the meat operation within the company policy along with the Store Manager.

Essential Functions

• Maintain meat department paperwork and records on a daily and weekly basis.
• Provide customer-friendly, courteous, and prompt service. Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
• Train workers in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
• Record and maintain accurate bookkeeping systems for weekly and monthly meat purchases.
• Observe and evaluate workers to ensure quality standards and service.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and workstations to employees according to work requirements.
• Maintain proper records to control shrink through inventory and ordering.
• Work within meat operations budget regarding gross profit and meat distribution.
• Analyze operational problems such as theft and wastage, and establish procedures to alleviate them.
• Ensure product rotation upon receipt and stocking.
• Recommend measures for improving work procedures and worker performance.
• Ensure meat coolers and cases are at proper temperature.
• Maintain proper safety procedures.
• Complete proper markdowns when necessary.
• Record all hours worked; verify and sign time ticket report.
• Inventory all products before preparing a meat order.
• Compile and forward a four-week meat inventory report to management on time as instructed by the meat director.
• Perform tasks assigned by the store manager or assistant manager.
• Develop departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures, and strategies.
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and arrange for repairs.

Position Qualifications

• Competency: Accountability – accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Competency: Adaptability – adapt to change.
• Competency: Autonomy – work independently with minimal supervision.
• Competency: Communication (Oral) – communicate effectively orally.
• Competency: Creative – produce new concepts or ideas.
• Competency: Customer Oriented – meet customer needs while following company procedures.
• Competency: Detail Oriented – pay attention to minute details.
• Competency: Energetic – work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Competency: Enthusiastic – bring energy to task performance.
• Competency: Friendly – exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Competency: Motivation – inspire oneself and others to reach goals.
• Competency: Organized – follow systematic methods.
• Competency: Patience – act calmly under stress.
• Competency: Presentation Skills – present information publicly.
• Competency: Reliability – dependable and trustworthy.
• Competency: Self-Motivated – internally inspired to perform tasks.
• Competency: Time Management – organize work and meet deadlines.
• Competency: Working Under Pressure – complete tasks under stressful situations.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience

No prior experience necessary.

Skills & Abilities

Computer Skills – Basic.

Other Requirements

Basic math calculations; accessible phone at all times; must be able to grind and stack beef in temperatures ranging from 28°F to 32°F frequently.

Physical Demands

• Lift /Carry – frequently.
• Stand – frequently 10 lbs or less, occasionally 11–20 lbs.
• Walk – occasionally 11–20 lbs.
• Handling / Fingering – frequently 51–100 lbs.
• Reach Outward – frequently over 100 lbs.
• Reach Above Shoulder – occasionally.
• Push / Pull – occasionally 12–25 lbs.

EEO Statement

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy. Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.