Assistant Meat Manager

Albertsons Companies • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing all aspects of the meat department, including product quality, food safety, merchandising, inventory control, and team leadership. This role helps drive sales, control costs, and ensure an exceptional shopping experience for customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic knowledge of meat cuts, food safety, and handling procedures
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Previous meat cutting, butcher, or retail meat department experience preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily meat department operations, including cutting, trimming, and packaging products
• Ensure all meat and seafood products meet quality, freshness, and food safety standards
• Support inventory management, ordering, and receiving to maintain proper stock levels
• Monitor shrink, waste, and yields to achieve profitability goals
• Ensure proper rotation (FIFO) and handling of all perishable items
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with special cuts, custom orders, and product recommendations
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing sales floor and service case
• Assist in training, coaching, and developing department associates
• Help create schedules that align with labor goals and business needs
• Promote a positive, productive, and safety-focused work environment
• Lead the department in the Meat Manager’s absence
• Execute merchandising plans, displays, and promotional activities to drive sales
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and product labeling
• Monitor sales trends and adjust production and ordering accordingly
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards (including proper PPE use)
• Maintain required logs such as temperature checks and cleaning schedules
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and local/regulatory requirements

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: High school or GED