Meat Team Leader Assistant

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking an Assistant Meat Team Leader to support the Meat Manager in directing team members and managing operations within the Meat Department. You will help order raw materials, stock cases, and implement merchandising initiatives to drive sales and profitability while ensuring excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in meat operations or related fields, with prior management experience, a meat cutting certification, and ability to read P&L statements.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in meat operations or related field.
• Prior management experience in Meat operations preferred.
• Knowledge of P&L and store operations relevant to meat department.

Responsibilities

• Assist Meat Manager in running the Meat Department by writing orders, assigning tasks, and maintaining department conditions.
• Help customers by cutting meat and stocking cases to ensure product availability.
• Maintain product levels in sales cases and prepare items for display.
• Follow procedures to meet out-of-stock goals and safety standards.
• Support development of team members and identify candidates for management development.
• Unload and check in deliveries; manage cold-chain and sanitation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Meat operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

An Assistant Meat Team Leader's first responsibility is to assist the Meat Manager in providing leadership in the Meat Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw materials and supplies, and implementing merchandising initiatives to stimulate the growth of the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits.

Job Summary

An Assistant Meat Team Leader's first responsibility is to assist the Meat Manager in providing leadership in the Meat Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw materials and supplies, and implementing merchandising initiatives to stimulate the growth of the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits.

Job Description

Experience Required: 3 to 5 years

Experience Desired: Prior management experience in Meat operations/ or related field; Customer Service Experience; Knowledge of Market District meat operational procedures; Ability to read and interpret Profit and Loss statement

Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or Licensing Required: Meat cutting certification

Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Meat Manager in running of Meat Department by writing orders, assigning job assignments, and maintaining conditions in department.
• Provide customers with variety of cuts of meat and filling sales cases by assisting in cutting of meat.
• Maintain levels of product in sales cases by inspecting product levels and preparing products for case.
• Ensure that proper procedures are being followed so that store meets out-of-stock percentage goal.
• Promote the continuous development of Team Member and identify candidates for Management Development Process.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Unloading and checking in orders.
• Stocking frozen foods and lunch meats to sales case and unloading deliveries in cooler and freezer.
• Maintain cold-chain process.
• It is essential to model, understand and promote safety processes and requirements according to the Health Department, HACCP, OSHA, along with our Company's policies and procedures. With these safe work practices and properly maintained equipment, we will protect Ourselves, our Team Members, Our Customers and our Banner.
• Display a commitment to learn about food and share food knowledge with fellow team members and customers.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques.
• Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for our Company. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for
• Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor (to ensure safety), and sanitation regulations are met.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life's moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you'll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us - because you matter.