Assistant Meat Manager

Company: Restaurant Depot
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Position Title: Assistant Meat ManagerDepartment: MeatSupervisor: Meat ManagerFLSA: Non-exempt (Paid by the hour)Position Summary:Responsible for receiving product and ensures that aisles/freezers and refrigerators are stocked, labeled, clean and delivered product is packed out, and proper customer service is provided.Essential Functions:

• Ensure proper customer service and works to develop relationships with large customers.
• Helps supervise all activities in the Meat Department including product placement, rotation, signage, and displays.
• Responsible for overall department appearance, cleanliness, and adherence to both government and corporate ordinances. Must maintain records as required.
• Supervises and works together with the Meat Supervisors (if applicable) and Stockers to assure that the Meat Department is operating in a manner that adheres to company standards.
• Develops schedules, monitors performance and recommends the proper discipline as appropriate.
• Trains employees in job responsibilities and safe operating procedures
• Assists with candidate interviews and recommends for hires.
• Disciplines employees when necessary and recommends terminations.
• Ensures that employees are performing the proper inspections to meet HACCP regulations as well as conducting periodic HACCP audits.
• Reviews inventory for product rotation on a daily basis to prevent shrinkage and damages.
• Ensures that shelf pricing is correct and reflects the most recent pricing and market conditions.
• Supervises the receiving of all meat products and ensures that the proper paperwork is completed.
• Maintains accurate computer inventory levels by having physical inventories performed on a regular basis and adjustments made.
• Maintains refrigerated equipment and makes sure maintenance contracts and schedules are followed.
• Supervises the ordering of meat products from vendors on a regular basis to assure we have competitive pricing and minimal shrink due to spoilage and not have too much inventory on hand.
• Makes sure all the employees in the department can work the equipment such as Toledo scale and Dennison label machine.
• Coordinates that the pallets stored in the racks have the proper block and date tags.
• Follows program to maintain the cleanliness of the area by a regular maintenance schedule of scrubbing, and pulling out pallets and cleaning underneath.
• Insures that excess inventory not slotted on floor is stacked in overhead racks in close proximity to where it is sold or stored in freezers/refrigerators.
• Assures that trash is removed from floor and properly handled.
• Makes sure that low stock/out of stock information is communicated to the Inventory Controller after carefully checking the system and rack for product.
• Maintains that all signage is correct and that the flyers prices are reflected on the product.
• Coordinates proper merchandising of aisles (logical adjacencies, proper holding power, space allocation) and creatively merchandises and sets up impulse areas for merchandising.
• Performs additional duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned.
• Performs weekly self-audits of the Meat Department.Other Responsibilities:
  • Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned.Education, Experience and Skills Required:
    • Bachelors Degree, OR High School Diploma OR GED with at least 4 years experience in customer service, OR any appropriate combination of education and experience.
    • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and general public
    • Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
    • Effective oral and written communication skills.
    • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situation and documentation.
    • Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
    • Computer LiteracyPhysical Requirements:1.Lift/Carry Abilities (measured for maximum or average load)a.Lift 50 lbsb.Carry strength (50 or less) 50 lbsc.Frequent lift/carry (> 12x/hour) 50 lbsd.Constant lift/carry (> 30x/hr) 20 lbs2.Physical Aptitudes (rated based on level of skill involved)a.Agility/dynamic balance 80-100%b.Finger dexterity 80-100%c.Manual dexterity 80 100%3.Posture Tolerance (rated based on frequency or time involved)a.Stand/walk constantlyb.Reach above shoulder level occasionallyc.Twist/turn head occasionallyd.Bend over/stoop occasionallye.Climb steps/ladder occasionallyf.Kneel/squat - occasionallyWork Environment:
      • Requires frequent exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
      • Equipment in motion (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, scooters) I have had the opportunity to read and discuss this job description with my supervisor. I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.Acknowledgement:I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.

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