Assistant Meat & Seafood Team Lead at Earth Fare

Columbia, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat Cutting, Seafood Preparation, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Quality Control, Scheduling, Communication, Training, Organization, Problem Solving, Merchandising, Safety Standards

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Earth Fare Columbia - Columbia, SC 29205 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any Job Category: Grocery Earth Fare Team Leaders At Earth Fare Our Team Leaders are managers who are responsible for modeling Earth Fares Mission, Conviction and Purpose, while developing and managing a successful team within their department. Team Leader responsibilities include adhering to the departments standard operating procedures; meeting and exceeding financial goals including gross profit, shrink, sales, labor and department over-head. Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Assistant Meat and Seafood Team Leader Contributions Communicate Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals Emphasize customer service, safety, and sanitation standards Interview, select, train, and support team members Serve as a key holder to support overall store operations Supervise and participate in in-house meat cutting and seafood preparation Maintain knowledge of meat and seafood varieties and cuts Ensure proper presentation and display of meat and seafood products Maintain high standards of quality control Order and receive deliveries Support scheduling and shift coverage Review daily and weekly sales and movement reports Monitor shrink reports and department communications Conduct monthly department inventory Identify opportunities to reduce expenses Maintain an attractive sales floor following Earth Fare merchandising guidelines Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of fixtures, storage areas, workstations, freezers, and coolers Required Knowledge and Experience Knowledge of meat and seafood varieties and cuts Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage and display of organic products Understanding of proper use of knives, saws, and equipment used in meat and seafood preparation Proven experience managing shrink, sales, gross profit, and department overhead Minimum of two to three years experience as a professional meat cutter or butcher Two to three years grocery retail experience in a meat department preferred Perishable experience and OSHA or ServSafe certification preferred Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and squat Ability to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads Ability to stand and remain on feet throughout the workday Ability to work in a fast paced environment focused on customer service Ability to work in extreme cold or heat for short periods Ability to travel periodically for meetings Why Work for Earth Fare Benefits Health, vision, and dental insurance for full time employees 401k and retirement planning Paid time off Twenty percent store discount and discounted hot bar and salad bar Flexible scheduling Working Environment Supportive and collaborative workplace Clear communication and mutual respect Growth Opportunities Career development and advancement opportunities Support for learning new skills and expanding responsibilities Community Relationships Engagement with local community partners Participation in community focused events Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Assistant Meat & Seafood Team Lead is responsible for communicating the company's vision and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures while managing a successful team. Key tasks include supervising meat cutting and seafood preparation, maintaining product quality, and ensuring a clean work environment.