Assistant Meat Manager

Albertsons Companies • Corinth, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in directing the daily operations of the meat department. The role helps maintain standards for product quality, food safety, merchandising, inventory control, customer service, and associate development. It supports sales and profitability while helping the department operate efficiently and provide an exceptional shopping experience. The Assistant Meat Manager serves as acting department leader when the Meat Manager is absent.

The position involves supervising and developing associates, supporting department production and merchandising, serving customers, maintaining food-safety and sanitation practices, and assisting with inventory and financial management. The role also helps monitor department performance and implement corrective actions. The work includes frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching, and exposure to refrigerated areas, meat-processing equipment, cleaning chemicals, and sharp tools.

Albertsons Companies describes itself as a U.S. food and drug retailer operating more than 2,200 stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company emphasizes innovation, customer service, belonging, and equal access to workplace opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in meat, grocery, food service, or retail operations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to safely perform physical job requirements consistent with department operations.
• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Knowledge of meat products, department operations, and merchandising techniques.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze sales performance and operational metrics.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching; ability to safely lift products and supplies according to company guidelines; and ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Meat department leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, inventory control, and department operations.
• Experience with food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and directing meat department associates.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and recognition to associates.
• Promote customer service, safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Assist with scheduling and labor management to meet business needs.
• Support daily department production, merchandising, and replenishment activities.
• Maintain attractive, fully stocked displays that meet company merchandising standards.
• Monitor product freshness, quality, and presentation throughout the day.
• Ensure execution of promotional programs, seasonal displays, and sales events.
• Assist with department planning to maximize operational efficiency and sales performance.
• Deliver excellent customer service and resolve customer concerns professionally.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, and special orders.
• Promote department products through suggestive selling and product knowledge.
• Help create a welcoming environment that encourages repeat business and customer loyalty.
• Ensure adherence to food-safety regulations and company food-handling standards.
• Monitor sanitation practices, cleaning schedules, and department conditions.
• Verify compliance with temperature controls, product rotation, and code-dating procedures.
• Maintain readiness for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Promote workplace safety practices and proper equipment use.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, receiving, and stock management.
• Help minimize shrink through proper handling, rotation, and inventory procedures.
• Monitor sales, margins, labor performance, and operating expenses.
• Support initiatives designed to improve sales growth and profitability.
• Analyze department performance and assist in implementing corrective action plans.
• Serve as acting department leader in the absence of the Meat Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Leaders invested in training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED