Meat Department Manager- Full Time page is loaded **Meat Department Manager- Full Time**

**Meat Department Manager- Full Time**

locationsGrand Rapids, MI time typeFull time posted onPosted 4 Days Ago job requisition idR000222941 If youre someone who wants to make a difference and is passionate about the impact healthy eating has on peoples lives, join us as we continue our mission of offering real, fresh and organic food at affordable prices all across the Midwest. If you agree and get excited about the idea of engaging and guiding our customers on a journey to total wellness, thru delicious, fresh food, wed like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of our team!

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The Meat Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Meat Department including staff, sales, margin, and labor. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department..

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

Prepares the weekly sales and labor projections for the meat department in order to maximize sales and profits; ensures department operations are within the labor percentage allowed.

Monitors and controls all costs and expenses within the department; includes maintaining proper ordering, inventory control, cutting procedures, shrink, and ad displays.

Manages the Meat Department staff including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and initiating required performance reviews; ensures staff is trained on all policies and procedures.

Oversees shift operations for department including writing, and/or approving work schedules.

Ensures weekly flyer ads are in stock and ready for sale during business hours and that product for upcoming ads are ordered, in stock, and available for processing.

Stocks meat cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Meat Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.

Ensures cleanliness of meat aisles, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.

Responds positively to customers inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection while working the meat counter; requires selling and cross selling of products.

Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.

Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.

Monitors the rotation of all meat products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.

Balances the meat general ledger and financial statements.

Manages and is responsible for all inventory preparation and control; includes back stock, assuring tags match products, ensuring no out of stocks and accurate accounting for all products.

Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping product and following the proper dating procedures.

Monitors that proper temperatures are being maintained at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items.

Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife.

Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.

Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.

Other duties as assigned.

**Education and Experience**

High school diploma or equivalency degree.

Must have a minimum of 4 years professional experience.

Preferred 3-5 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.

Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Journeyman cutter program completed.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.

Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.

Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.

Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.

Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.

Must have knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.

Must be able to lead support and contribute to team goals.

Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.

Must have advanced knowledge of math, weights, and measures.

Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret Company financial statements and results.

Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.

Must have expert packaging and wrapping skills.

Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.

Understands COOL compliance for seafood products; what country the various products are coming from.

**Job Function Analysis**

**Physical Demands**

Sit Rarely 12 hours

Stand Continuously 18 hours

Walk Continuously 28 hours

Drive Frequently 2-4 hours

Balance Frequently 3466%

Bend Occasionally 133%

Climb (26 ft) Occasionally 133%

Crawl Occasionally 133%

Crouch/Squat Occasionally 133%

Kneel Occasionally 133%

Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 3466%

Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 133%

**Lifting/Carrying**

010 lbs. Occasionally 133%

1125 lbs. Occasionally 133%

2650 lbs. Occasionally 133%

51100 lbs. Never 0%

**Repetitive Motion**

Right & Left Grasping Frequently 3466%

Fine Manipulation Occasionally 133%

Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 133%

Lower extremities Never 0%

**Environmental Conditions:**

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

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A MISSION WE CAN ALL BELIEVE IN! We have a simple mission at Fresh Thyme to improve the way our communities eat by offering fresh and healthy food at great values. We call it REAL FOOD AT REAL AFFORDABLE PRICES. We continue our commitment to offer more items that are fresh, organic and free from not-so-healthy ingredients food you feel good about with no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors or flavors. We believe in meeting our customers wherever they are on their journey toward healthier eating and total wellness with a selection of products that accommodates all diets and food restrictions. While our assortment of better-for-you products is amazing, the most important thing we offer is an even more amazing shopping experience brought to you by our friendly team members.