Meat Assistant Manager | 37.5 hours | Availability Required 6 am to 10:30 pm

Good Food Holdings Companies • Lake Oswego, OR

2d • $23 - $33

About The Position

The Meat Assistant Manager partners with the Meat and Seafood Manager to operate the department, including financial stewardship, customer service, department conditions, merchandising, food safety, work safety, communication, and task delegation. The role helps ensure an exceptional customer shopping experience through high-quality service and product knowledge, and contributes to a positive, collaborative work environment.

This role works in a grocery store that operates seven days a week, year-round. Schedules are informed by business needs and may include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts; availability is required from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The position works at a medium/heavy physical demand level, with frequent standing and walking, regular hand and wrist use, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying merchandise. The work environment may include wet or slippery surfaces, moderate noise, controlled cooler and freezer temperatures, outdoor work in some locations, and possible exposure to allergens or chemicals.

The position is based in the Meat and Seafood department in the Oregon / Southwest Washington region and reports to the Meat and Seafood Manager. It is typically non-exempt. The job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, and responsibilities may change to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience is required.
• Complete and maintain required food and work safety trainings or certifications.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Meet the physical demands of the medium/heavy work level, including frequent ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing 50 pounds and occasional ability to lift 100 pounds as part of a team lift.
• Work a schedule based on business needs, with reliable and predictable attendance; shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of retail Meat and Seafood departments; butcher shop or meat fabrication industry experience is also acceptable.
• Prior meat cutting or fabrication experience is highly preferred.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Entry- to mid-level proficiency with MS Office.
• Working knowledge of POS, inventory, or other retail-specific software.
• Financial acumen regarding sales and margin.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the department manager to operate all areas of the department and prioritize, delegate, and coordinate tasks and production.
• Maintain consistent department conditions, including stocking, rotation, facing, cleanliness, and compliance with merchandising standards and category schematics.
• Partner with the department manager to maintain satisfactory in-stock conditions and appropriate inventory levels for sales and margin goals.
• Order products according to business needs.
• Ensure Meat and Seafood items are cut, trimmed, and processed to company standards.
• Build displays and arrange products attractively, highlighting featured, unique, and seasonal items in accordance with merchandising standards.
• Implement plans for weekly advertisements, events, and holidays.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors.
• Coordinate with the Operations department to conduct in-store tastings.
• Ensure customer special orders are accurately placed and delivered.
• Receive and unload merchandise, check its quality, count, and condition, and communicate issues to management and the merchandising team.
• Stock and rotate products with attention to quality and expiration dates, and maintain organized, clean back-stock areas.
• Wrap, weigh, and price Meat and Seafood products according to department policy.
• Assist customers with product selection, share product knowledge, and make recommendations based on customer needs.
• Ensure department compliance with company organic standards.
• Support the department manager and store leadership in completing period inventory.
• Manage time and multiple tasks, adjusting priorities, productivity, efficiency, and speed to department and store needs.
• Support effective communication systems within the department and store.
• Promote a collaborative team environment through recognition, leading by example, working alongside staff, encouraging ideas, and adapting to different learning styles.
• Report staff issues or conflicts to the department manager, store leadership, and/or Human Resources.
• Follow company and regulatory work and food safety policies, help maintain store cleanliness and equipment, and inform management of problems.
• Conserve company resources and work consistently with the company's mission, vision, values, and sustainability program.
• Provide friendly customer service, respond constructively to feedback, demonstrate sound judgment, and contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for all staff.
• 30% staff shopping discount.
• Eligible staff may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; pre-tax spending accounts; life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits.
• Eligible staff may participate in the 401(k) program.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrues from the first day of employment, with accrual based on hours worked and tenure.
• Paid holidays may be available depending on schedule and tenure.
• Supplemental leave pay, such as parental or bereavement leave.
• Store incentive program based on financial and operational goals.
• Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Discounts on some forms of public transportation.
• Adoption assistance.
• Up to $40 reimbursement for birthday dinner or New Seasons Market groceries.

What This Job Offers

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