Meat Assistant Manager

Good Food Holdings Companies • Santa Cruz, CA

19h • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

New Leaf Community Markets, a cooperative founded in 1985, emphasizes sustainable, locally-produced food and a commitment to the well-being of its guests, staff, and community. Their mission is to be a purveyor of good, offering natural foods and prioritizing staff care through progressive employment practices. They foster an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness, creating an inclusive and inspiring work environment where differences are celebrated. The company values community, integrity, sustainability, quality, and respect, and uses business as a force for change to nourish and sustain the community.

Requirements

• Previous customer service, food service, retail or grocery experience required.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Entry to mid-level proficiency with MS Office.
• Skills to manage financial results, including labor, sales and profit margin.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Basic to intermediate math and computation skills required.
• Skills to read, understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.
• Skills to exercise good judgment at all times.
• Skills to resolve conflicts and analyze a variety of situations to find a solution.
• Ability to speak, read and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of retail Meat and Seafood departments preferred.
• Butcher shop or meat fabrication industry experience acceptable.
• Prior meat cutting / fabrication experience highly preferred.
• Working knowledge with POS, inventory or other retail specific software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Meat Manager to manage department and staff, including financial stewardship, customer service, department conditions, merchandising, food safety, work safety, communication, hiring, training and performance management.
• Provides leadership in line with company values and promotes a positive and progressive work environment.
• Engages customers in a friendly manner, shares product information, and assists in locating products.
• Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
• Manages own time and models a flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities change.
• Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members.
• Gives and receives feedback constructively, demonstrating a 'Speak Up' culture.
• Promotes a collaborative team environment through recognition, leading by example, and working alongside staff.
• Fosters open communication and creates an environment where staff are invested and encouraged to contribute ideas.
• Resolves staff issues and conflicts proactively.
• Conserves company resources and works in a manner consistent with company mission, vision, values, and sustainability program.
• Adheres to work and food safety policies and contributes to store cleanliness.
• Maintains equipment and informs management of any problems.
• Observes all company rules and policies.
• Manages and provides oversight to all areas of the department in partnership with the department manager.
• Assesses, prioritizes, and delegates tasks and production.
• Ensures consistency of department conditions, including stocking, rotation, facing, and merchandising standards.
• Ensures satisfactory in-stock conditions and maintains appropriate inventory levels to achieve sales and margin goals.
• Orders meat products according to anticipated sales and seasonal needs.
• Trains staff to write orders and production schedules consistent with department goals.
• Ensures all Meat and Seafood items are cut, trimmed, and processed to company standards.
• Builds displays and arranges department products for attractive presentations.
• Plans for weekly ads, events, and holidays in partnership with the department manager.
• Maintains professional vendor relationships.
• Coordinates with Promotions department to plan and conduct in-store tastings.
• Ensures customer special orders are accurately placed and delivered.
• Receives and unloads merchandise, checking quality, count, and condition.
• Stocks and rotates products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Maintains the organization, rotation, and cleanliness of back stock areas.
• Wraps, weighs, and prices Meat and Seafood products.
• Assists customers with product selection, shares product knowledge, and makes recommendations.
• Ensures department compliance with company organic standards.
• Plans, leads, and analyzes monthly perishable inventory in partnership with the department manager.
• Meets labor and margin goals and schedules department accordingly.
• Develops and executes a plan when results do not meet expectations.
• Coaches department to maintain appropriate, accurate, and organized inventory and back stock.
• Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
• Maintains a working knowledge of department equipment and trains staff.
• Leverages resources and labor to maximize efficiency without compromising quality and service standards.
• Balances administrative tasks with presence on the floor.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands.
• Paid Parental Leave available.
• Lifestyle Scheduling.
• Public Transport Benefits.
• Paid Community Service Hours.
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed