Assistant Meat Manager
Job Description
Position Summary
The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the meat department. This role ensures high standards in product quality, food safety, merchandising, and customer service while helping drive sales and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
Department Operations
- Assist in managing day-to-day meat department functions including cutting, packaging, stocking, and merchandising
- Ensure all products meet company standards for freshness, quality, and proper labeling
- Maintain full, attractive displays that align with merchandising plans and sales goals
- Support ordering and inventory management to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink
Leadership & Team Support
- Supervise, train, and coach meat department associates to ensure strong execution and engagement
- Assign daily tasks and ensure completion of operational priorities
- Lead by example in productivity, food safety, and customer service
- Act as department lead in the absence of the Meat Manager
Customer Service
- Provide prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable service to customers
- Assist with custom cuts, special orders, and product recommendations
- Resolve customer concerns professionally and escalate when necessary
Inventory & Shrink Control
- Execute proper rotation practices (FIFO) to ensure freshness and reduce waste
- Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering to control out-of-stocks and overstock
- Identify shrink opportunities and implement corrective actions
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to sanitation, food safety, and temperature control standards
- Maintain a clean and organized department, including prep areas and equipment
- Follow all company policies, health regulations, and safety procedures
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in meat cutting or meat department operations preferred
- Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Frequent standing, bending, cutting, and reaching
- Ability to work in refrigerated environments for extended periods
Work Environment
- Fast-paced retail setting
- Exposure to sharp tools and cold conditions
- Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Success Factors
- Strong attention to quality, safety, and detail
- Effective leadership and team development skills
- Commitment to customer service and departmental excellence
- Ability to balance production needs with business performance goals
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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