Our gourmet Uncle Giuseppe's Store located in Yorktown Heights, NY is actively seeking a FT Assistant Meat Manager for its busy Meat Department. Here, our butchers cut meat the old fashioned way. Working directly with the Kitchen Manager, this new team member will be responsible for cutting all types of meat, trimming/cutting, preparing orders, managing staff, assisting with scheduling and inventory control. Individual must have in depth knowledge of all butchering tools with expertise using the bandsaw.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for cutting all types of meat using all kitchen tools and equipment including a band saw and deboning knives

• Receive and unload incoming shipments and price product to ensure product quality, protection and rotation in cases and refrigerators

• Control department expenses by enhancing operations, meet budgeted goals and control shrinkage 

• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards mandated by state, federal and OSHA regulations

• Ensure associates run equipment safely

• Comply with state, local and government weight, measures and labeling

• Welcome and receive orders from customers

• Other duties and functions as assigned

Requirements

• HS Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a meat department in a grocery store environment
• Must have advanced butchering skills using butchering tools including a bandsaw
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Exceptional knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation
• Proficient with food safety and sanitation requirements
• Self motivated with the drive to work with limited supervision
• Ability to hire, train and develop a team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!

Working Conditions

• Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
• May require lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.
• Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.
• There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents.