Assistant Meat Manager

Albertsons • Baton Rouge, LA

2d

About The Position

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in leading all aspects of the Meat Department, including customer service, food safety, merchandising, inventory management, associate development, and financial performance. The role helps ensure customers receive high-quality meat and seafood products while maintaining department standards, operational efficiency, and profitability. The position operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and contributes to strong customer service and lasting customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of the Meat Department.
• Support achievement of sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Ensure product availability, freshness, quality, and department readiness.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and production planning.
• Monitor department cleanliness, organization, and operational standards.
• Ensure meat and seafood meet company quality standards and maintain attractive, stocked cases and displays.
• Verify product rotation using first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices.
• Execute merchandising plans, seasonal programs, and promotional displays.
• Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and product labeling.
• Provide exceptional customer service and product knowledge; assist with product selection, cooking recommendations, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally and promote value-added products and suggestive selling.
• Assist with recruiting, training, coaching, and developing department associates.
• Provide daily work direction, assign responsibilities, and support scheduling and labor planning.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive working environment.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities when the Meat Manager is absent.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health regulations, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Monitor proper handling, storage, preparation, and packaging of meat products.
• Maintain clean equipment, workstations, and preparation areas; support food safety audits and corrective action plans.
• Help manage inventory to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink.
• Assist with monitoring sales trends and inventory movement and support profitability, labor, and expense objectives.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and stock control activities.

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
• 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: No Education Listed