Assistant Meat Manager

Albertsons • Milford, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant Meat Manager supports daily Meat Department operations at Albertsons Companies, helping meet service, quality, and financial expectations. The role contributes to sales and profitability through consistent execution of production, merchandising, inventory, staffing, food safety, and sanitation standards in a fast-paced retail environment. It requires flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and work in cooler and freezer environments. No travel is required.

Requirements

• Clear communication and expectation-setting skills.
• Consistent, objective decision-making.
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• Ability to lead teams in a structured, time-sensitive environment.
• Knowledge of meat department production and merchandising execution.
• Knowledge of inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Knowledge of labor planning, scheduling, and performance management.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution.
• Knowledge of meat handling, storage, rotation, and labeling standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and temperature-control requirements.
• Knowledge of store systems, ordering platforms, and department documentation.
• Ability to review sales, labor, inventory, and production data.
• Ability to train and direct associates across department functions.
• Ability to operate department tools and equipment following company guidelines.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle product and work in cooler and freezer environments.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company safety standards, food safety guidelines, grooming standards, and the Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused environment and respond to customer inquiries and special orders.
• Plan and coordinate daily production, including preparation, packaging, stocking, and merchandising.
• Ensure displays are stocked, rotated, labeled, and maintained to company standards.
• Implement promotional and seasonal programs as scheduled.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature, and regulatory requirements.
• Review production results and adjust activities to support yield and profitability goals.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, reclamation, and departmental expenses.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas, including preparation rooms, coolers, freezers, display cases, and equipment.
• Schedule, train, coach, and oversee associates to ensure coverage and performance expectations.
• Complete and maintain required documentation, including logs, reports, and audits.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• 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