Assistant Meat Manager

Albertsons Companies • Coppell, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring high-quality product execution, food safety compliance, and exceptional customer service. This role helps drive sales, manage inventory, and lead the meat department team to deliver a fresh, well-stocked, and profitable operation.

Requirements

• Previous experience in meat cutting, meat department, or food retail preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of meat cuts, production processes, and food safety standards
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, service-focused environment
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily meat department operations, including cutting, trimming, grinding, packaging, and merchandising
• Ensure all meat products meet company standards for quality, freshness, and presentation
• Maintain proper rotation (FIFO), dating, and storage of all products
• Ensure cases and displays are fully stocked, clean, and visually appealing
• Support production planning to meet demand while minimizing shrink
• Supervise, train, and coach meat clerks, cutters, and wrappers
• Provide direction during shifts to maintain productivity and operational standards
• Assist with scheduling and labor allocation to meet business needs
• Promote a safe, team-oriented, and performance-driven work environment
• Deliver excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection and special requests
• Provide product knowledge, including cuts, preparation methods, and recommendations
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
• Maintain a clean and welcoming department environment
• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Monitor temperature logs, handling practices, and equipment sanitation
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit standards
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of cutting equipment and tools
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control processes
• Help manage shrink, waste, and margin through proper planning and execution
• Maintain accurate pricing and signage
• Support achieving department sales, profit, and labor goals

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay
• retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
• quarterly bonus

What This Job Offers

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