Meat 2nd

PAQ•Arroyo Grande, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PAQ, Inc. is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences strengthen our organization and drive better outcomes for our customers and communities. The Meat 2nd assists the Meat Manager in overseeing the meat department's operations, including staff management, inventory control, and customer service.

Requirements

Over five years of meat-cutting experience is required.
Supervisory experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Advanced knowledge of meat department operations.
Math skills to perform cutting tests, calculate tare weight allowances; analyze or calculate gross profit margins, yields, ratios, percentages, and itemized pricing breakdowns for both the carcass and boxed beef, including various cuts; verify vendor invoice charges and counts; and complete and submit required records and reports.
Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Knowledge of primal product cuts.
Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.
Strong leadership, supervisory, and training skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Skillful in inventory management.
Proficient in using meat-cutting equipment and excellent knife skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
Ability to handle complex operational issues.
Ability to analyze and improve sales and profitability.
Ability to resolve conflicts.
Ability to ensure high standards of quality and service.
Ability to motivate and lead a team.
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling products.
Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.
Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects.
Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Work within the grocery store environments, which include various sections such as the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas.
May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals.
Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment.
Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Meat Department Manager in planning and coordinating daily operations.
Team member scheduling according to the department's business needs and labor objectives.
Oversee merchandising plans based on product movement, consumer demand, and profitability.
Stock and face refrigerated cases and display shelves at all times according to product movement, tag allocation, and department standards to ensure maximum sales, quality, and freshness.
Maintain the quality of meat cuts that are properly trimmed and attractively presented and ensure that product pricing accurately accounts for tare weights and shrink, as applicable.
Inspect packaged products for freshness and visual appeal and pull products for re-wrapping as required.
Rotate perishable merchandise in accordance with store policy and product code, including taking out-of-code merchandise off the sales floor.
Order merchandise and maintain inventory control to minimize out-of-stock items and shrink management.
Follow approved procedures for receiving products, pricing, and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy, and product rotation.
Verify received products to ensure that items listed on vendor invoices are delivered as quality products with accurate counts and weights.
Oversee department training processes to ensure all company policies are followed and standards met.
Sharpen knives and adjust cutting equipment.
Maintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards.
Comply with all state and county government weights and measures laws.
Ensure that the entire department meets company customer service standards.
Cut, debone, or grind pieces of meat.
Place fat trimmed off of meat in the proper location based on fat content.
Prepare orders to customer specifications as needed.
Weigh and wrap meat for display at the meat counter.
Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards.
Store meat in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperatures.
Identify all primal portions and cuts produced.
Meet company standards on cut tests to minimize unnecessary shrink or loss to the company.
Perform Meat Clerk, Meat Cutter, and Meat 3rd duties or other duties as assigned.