Meat Assistant Department Manager

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Winona, MN

5d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Meat Department Manager assists the Meat Department Manager in providing prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service and presenting fresh, innovative, high-quality products at competitive prices. The role helps maintain department standards, product freshness and appearance, proper storage and temperatures, sanitation, and a pleasant work environment. The assistant may assume management duties when the Department Manager is absent and supervises and coordinates the work of department employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to solve practical problems involving varied variables and limited standardization, and to interpret instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data between records; interview to obtain basic information; and guide people by providing basic direction.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Visual ability to see at near and far distances, with or without correction, and to perceive depth, distinguish colors, and maintain a field of vision.

Nice To Haves

Over one year of related work experience preferred.
Computer meat program.
Hy-Vee food safety training.
Cornell Home Study food safety course.
Dale Carnegie training is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, efficient, friendly, and helpful customer service, including assisting customers with products, orders, and product-related questions.
Work with co-workers to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Ensure department standards are met and maintain product freshness, appearance, rotation, and replenishment.
Prepare cutting lists for case fills; offer meal solutions and preparation advice.
Handle and resolve customer issues.
Conduct cutting tests and order new items beyond routine replenishment.
Maintain proper product temperatures and storage procedures to preserve freshness and control shrink.
Train new employees.
Tenderize, grind, and cut merchandise.
Follow sanitation, personal hygiene, dress, company, and store guidelines; keep the work area clean and neat.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Assume management duties when the Department Manager is absent.
Wrap, weigh, and label product; clean the department.
Provide input on goals and pricing.
Assist in other store areas and perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.
Instruct, assign, review, and plan the work of others; maintain standards, coordinate activities, and allocate personnel.
Be responsible for company assets, including equipment and merchandise.