Meat & Cheese Assistant Manager

GreenStar Cooperative Market•Ithaca, NY

About The Position

GreenStar offers excellent paid time off benefits & flexible and affordable health care options! Purpose: To assist and support the Meat & Cheese Manager and staff with daily operations of the department, taking on full responsibilities when the Meat & Cheese Manager is absent. Uphold high standards of customer service, organizing inventory, placing orders, staff training and scheduling. To create a hospitable environment that welcomes coworkers, customers, owners, and members of the community. Commitment: GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination. We seek out, welcome and celebrate people with diverse identities to participate in our community-owned cooperative business structure.

Requirements

Communication – effective interpersonal communication; both verbal and written.
Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments and utilize good judgement.
Butcher experience required.
Self-Driven/Motivated throughout shift.
Knowledge or interest in learning about natural foods, local vendors, local farms.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm, and prioritize.
Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively
Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures.

Responsibilities

Communicate and set priorities with department staff utilizing various techniques such as department huddles and weekly meetings.
Assist in the overall coordination, direction and evaluation of departmental activities and provide Meat & Cheese Manager with any recommendations.
Support scheduling, to include handling call-offs and absences in department.
Model and ensure departmental staff follow policies and procedures.
Ensure and maintain the department in a clean, safe and organized fashion and notify supervisor of any maintenance issues.
Take the lead in providing on-the-job training of new staff; following staff training guidelines provided.
Provide leadership to team members and maintain consistent standards and directives as established by the Meat & Cheese Manager.
Participate in inventory counts.
Report performance concerns timely and as needed to the Meat & Cheese Manager.
Weigh, wrap, display, and price meat and cheese for customers
Cut meats and cheeses to specification for display and per customer’s requests.
Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment and ensure equipment is in good working condition.
Receive product deliveries, ensuring order and invoice accuracy.
Inspect products for quality when receiving.
Place orders based upon department needs.
Stock, rotate, aesthetically organize, merchandize and face products according to department procedure.
Ensure that products are properly labeled and dated as per store and department protocol.
Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, and courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.
Work as part of a team to develop a hospitable department space that feels welcoming to all.
Maintain up to date product knowledge in regards to the products we carry.
Help customers place special orders.
See that unsaleable items are properly disposed of. Keep accurate shrinkage records.
Ensure that meat service case, aisles, shelves and storage areas are clean, orderly, and meet health standards.
Remove trash promptly; sweep floor as needed.
Frequently clean all equipment, including coolers, knives, cutting boards, etc.
Follow GreenStar’s safety rules.
Assist other employees in safety needs.
Report unsafe equipment and conditions timely.
Participate in safety training programs.
Perform other tasks as assigned to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Attend trainings, meetings, and huddles to stay informed.
Read GreenStar publications to stay informed.
Uphold and comply with storewide personnel policies.
Describe membership benefits, and how membership investment is made.
Adhere to scheduled shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.