(FT) Meat & Seafood Assistant Manager

Honest Weight Food Cooperative•Albany, NY

8d•$25

About The Position

Purpose: To select and cut fresh meat and seafood and prepare them for sale. Assist meat and seafood manager to meet objectives for sales, margin, and customer service.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in meat-cutting for retail sales including the use of commercial meat cutting equipment including knives, grinders, slicers, and saws
Experience managing fresh meat department purchasing, merchandising, and pricing
Ability to read and interpret financial statements
Demonstrated success in customer service
Knowledge of Department of Agriculture sanitation regulations
Knowledge of organic and commercial growing practices, and organic certification regulations
Knowledge of handling procedures for organic product
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in listening to and directing others
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple demands and to handle emergency situations as they arise
Supervisory experience in hiring, training, and evaluating employees
Ability to safely lift 60-80 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to stand for long periods in cold work conditions
Demonstrated regular and reliable attendance

Nice To Haves

Food Safety Certification

Responsibilities

Meat Cutting Cut meat and oversee meat cutting for department
Maintain standards for meat cutting to meet quality, pricing, margin control, and customer service goals.
Maintain and oversee adherence to health and safety standards and practices for department meat cutting and handling
Smile and greet everyone you encounter
Assist customers with questions and special orders
Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and preparation in a friendly, courteous manner
Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to appropriate Manager
Maintain awareness of customers and co-workers throughout the department to ensure premium customer service
Receive orders, or ensure proper receiving by department staff, in accordance with established procedures
Check product for quality and return unacceptable items
Check and verify piece count, prices, and invoice accuracy
Sign for deliveries with appropriate adjustments to invoices
Break invoices into inventory categories and pass to Bookkeeping for payment
Handle meat and seafood special orders or pre-orders
Plan and create attractive meat displays, using color and texture to enhance presentation
See that displays are replenished, rotated, and checked for quality
Ensure accurate product labeling and clear, attractive signs
Ensure department waste items are disposed of in accordance with department standards
Maintain meat displays, freezer, prep and storage areas in clean, orderly condition, meeting health department standards.
Conduct regular inventory counts with department manager.
Maintain and clean department equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures
Advise department manager of equipment repair or replacement needs
Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery
Evaluate suppliers and investigate new sources of supply
Assist in the scheduling of staff and member workers.
Assist in training of staff and member workers in proper handling of meat and seafood, proper disposal techniques and cleaning procedures.
Assist in training and supervising staff in proper knife handling, use of department equipment, and safe lifting procedures.
Assist in training of staff and member workers in stocking, product rotation, cleaning, and related tasks
Assume and carry out department head responsibilities in the absence of the department manager