Assistant Meat Manager

Dierbergs Markets, Inc. • Edwardsville, IL

41d

About The Position

Dierbergs is hiring a full-time Assistant Meat Manager to contribute to the success of its Meat Department. The role provides leadership and supervision to department associates, supports their training and development, maintains meat cases and product freshness, and helps deliver an appealing shopping experience while following applicable food policies and regulations. The Assistant Meat Manager works with store management and other departments on displays and sales promotions, models suggestive selling, and helps manage inventory, expenses, and financial goals. The position offers a path toward Department Manager or store management roles. The starting rate is $16.05 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Journeyman Meat or Service Counter Journeyman experience.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and a motivational mindset.
• Comprehensive understanding of proper food handling and sanitation procedures and guidelines.
• Genuine passion for food and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, provide direction, delegate tasks, and ensure compliance with departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to forecast and order products and supplies and manage inventory, freshness, and rotation.
• Proficiency in controlling expenses and achieving financial goals.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varying shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds occasionally and push and pull up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical activity includes occasional sitting and climbing; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, handling, head turning, trunk bending, side reaching, grasping, power gripping, pinching, finger manipulation, and feeling; and constant standing, handling, and forward reaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to department associates, including training and development.
• Stock and maintain meat cases and serve as a knowledgeable ambassador for quality products.
• Maintain freshness and visual appeal while following Dierbergs, FDA, USDA, and local food policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with store management and other departments to create displays promoting specials, new items, seasonal offerings, and holiday-related products.
• Champion suggestive selling techniques and set a positive example for the department.
• Multitask, provide direction, delegate tasks, and ensure compliance with departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Forecast and order products and supplies, manage inventory to meet business demands, and prioritize freshness and rotation.
• Control expenses and work toward financial goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) and pension plans
• Paid time off, including vacation and personal days
• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Growth opportunities and advancement potential
• Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, and sweepstakes through Dierbergs Rewards
• Associate Perks Program in partnership with Working Advantage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed