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Assistant Meat Manager

K-VA-T Food Stores Inc
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026

Essential Job Functions:

  • Always provide and promote exceptional customer service in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”
  • Lead by example and set the standard for customer service, associate relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability
  • Maintain a positive attitude; create an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
  • Generate a positive, friendly, and fun working environment with a customer first initiative by encouraging associates to greet and speak to customers, provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
  • Interact professionally with management team, associates, supervision, and customers
  • Supervise the cutting room and assist the meat manager in enforcing and maintaining the company food safety program
  • Assist in making schedules
  • Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory level according to the department’s daily needs
  • Maintain proper pricing
  • Merchandise all meat department products
  • Assist in weekly cutting test and profit projections
  • Assist in taking meat inventory
  • Assist in all departmental paperwork
  • Keep workstation and area around workstation neat and clean
  • Assist in stocking and rotation of processed meat products
  • Take telephone orders from customers
  • Wrapping and weighing meat products
  • Assist in maintaining all policies and procedures including all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to the Meat department
  • Assist in training new associates
  • Maintain a clean and safe department according to company standards utilizing Sanitation schedules and daily to-do lists
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed


Qualifications:

  • Must be knowledgeable in various training methods
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
  • Flexibility in work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Must have excellent problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to lead by example to give Food City Customers their best shopping experience
  • Knowledge of Food City policies and procedures
  • Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies


Benefits of working for Food City:

401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!


About Food City:

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.


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