Meat Mgr FT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Credit union

Recognition programs

Résumé du poste

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is seeking an experienced Meat Manager to lead the Meat, Cremeria and Pescaderia departments. This role drives sales, ensures top product quality, and upholds food safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise staff, manage schedules and inventory, coordinate merchandising, and ensure excellent customer service. A 3–5 year retail meat management background and legal eligibility to work in the U.S. are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of retail meat department management experience preferred.
• Must pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsabilités

• Lead department operations, manage staff, and enforce policies.
• Ensure product quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Oversee schedules, inventory, and transfers.
• Uphold safety, sanitation, and compliance with regulations.
• Provide outstanding customer service.

Connaissances

Math skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Excel

Word

Outils

Excel

Word

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About the Role

The Meat Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the operations, quality, and performance of the Meat, Cremeria, and Pescaderia departments. This role drives sales and profitability while ensuring customer service excellence, compliance with Vallarta’s standards, and the highest levels of food safety and sanitation.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership & Supervision: Act as a role model for employees, delegate tasks, enforce policies, and maintain high standards of customer service.
• Customer Service: Provide outstanding, prompt service while maintaining a clean, welcoming department.
• Team Development: Train, coach, evaluate, and recognize employees; enforce discipline when necessary; and recommend promotions.
• Operations: Manage schedules, inventory, invoices, and transfers. Conduct physical inventory every 4 weeks and maintain accurate records.
• Product Quality: Ensure consistency in quality, freshness, and presentation of meat and seafood products. Obtain approval for new items from the Meat Supervisor.
• Merchandising: Implement schematics, rotate and replenish product, maintain signage, and meet company merchandising standards.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce Vallarta’s Safety Program and health code regulations, correct unsafe acts immediately, and monitor employee dress and equipment use.
• Sanitation: Maintain overall cleanliness of the meat department, including prep areas, counters, coolers, and floors.
• Auditing: Audit pricing, weights, measures, and codes to ensure accuracy and compliance with state regulations.
• Other Duties: Attend meetings, support store leadership, and perform tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk constantly (6-8+ hours/day).
• Frequently bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Frequent hand use for simple grasping, power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently, up to 50 lbs. occasionally; heaviest item up to 65 lbs. (box), carried up to 100 feet (buddy system for heavier items).
• Operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other moving equipment.
• Work near equipment and machinery; exposure to temperature and humidity changes.
• No work at heights required.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of all types of meat, seafood, and cremeria products.
• Familiarity with equipment, machinery, and tools used in meat and seafood preparation.
• 3-5 years of retail meat department management experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and coach employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must successfully pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word).
• Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented attitude.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced retail meat and seafood setting with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure to perishable products, refrigerated coolers, prep areas, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).