Job Summary: Is responsible for establishing, implementing, and coordinating the sales, costs and profit goals in the meat department through customer relations, proper department operations, and supervision of assigned employees. Must be Food Safety Certified.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a self-starter.
• Read and write.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Provide verbal and physical assistance to the customers.
• Lift and stack up to 100 pounds.
• Pull or push wheeled vehicles weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
• Possess good inter-personal skills, is mature, and a proven leader.
• Reach and stock product up to 6 ft. high.
• Must possess basic computer skills

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Orders all meat products.
• Receives and checks all meat deliveries upon arrival to see that all merchandise is in good condition and that the correct quantities and weights are received.
• Sees that all products is properly prepared (cutting and trim), handled and merchandised.
• Is responsible for signage and pricing, gross profit, and inventory control.
• Sees that all merchandise is rotated according to code dating policy.
• Keeps meat department fixtures, equipment and area clean, sanitized and free from accident hazards at all times.
• Handles all store property and equipment in such a manner as to secure maximum use.
• Bookkeeping, including all paperwork and record keeping.
• Scheduling and labor control standards.
• Properly trains personnel assigned to the meat department.
• Perform freshness checks and recondition product.
• Determines Manager’s Specials consistent with quality and quantity sells items at minimum loss. Keeps the Store Director informed of all markdowns and losses.
• Maintains courteous and friendly customer relations.
• Maintains a high level of product knowledge and merchandising ability to accomplish the meat department goals.
• Inventory control; quarterly physical inventory

MINOR DUTIES:

• Plans special promotions and displays.
• Operate saws, cubers, slicers, scales, grinders, mechanical price marking devices, and use knives and safety cutters.
• Provides assistance to customers and employees.
• Prepare, weigh, package, and price products to maximize gross profit, stock merchandise and rotate product.
• Maintain sales and other written records.
• Perform sweeping, cleaning, and mopping functions.
• Operate telephones and intercoms and practice proper telephone etiquette.
• Follows and implements all company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  Relationships: Reports to Store Director. Works with the company department supervisor. Supervises meat cutters, meat wrappers, and service counter clerks.