Meat Department Manager Trainee

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Peoria, IL

10d•$17 - $21

About The Position

The Meat Department Manager Trainee works alongside the Meat Department Manager to develop the skills and expertise needed to become a successful manager. The trainee assists with establishing and maintaining department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and profitability. The role also includes customer service, department operations, product handling, employee supervision support, and responsibility for company equipment and merchandise. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school education or equivalent experience.
Over six months and up to one year of similar or related experience.
Ability to use logical or scientific thinking to solve problems involving several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to compose original correspondence, interpret written work instructions, interview job applicants, follow technical manuals, and interact with people.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and moving objects and performing climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude that creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Encourage employees to greet and assist customers, provide prompt and courteous service, and set a positive example.
Work alongside the department manager and complete an activity book covering department standards and operations.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and evaluating department employees.
Help determine weekly work schedules and establish daily work plans.
Inspect signage and displays, order replenishment products, set retail prices, and ensure pricing is correct.
Assist with invoice processing and department bookkeeping.
Analyze weekly and monthly sales and trends, prepare advertising projections, and write advertisements.
Conduct department inventory; plan displays and promotions; and determine pre-orders.
Greet customers, learn and use their names when possible, escort them to products, retrieve out-of-reach items, help load or unload heavy items, and relay customer suggestions or requests.
Answer telephone calls promptly, provide helpful service, and take product orders.
Handle and resolve customer issues.
Communicate with employees about sales and ideas.
Maintain proper product temperatures and storage procedures to ensure freshness and control shrink.
Troubleshoot equipment and ensure maintenance is performed.
Follow department and company requirements for personal hygiene, dress, and other policies and guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Assist the department manager in keeping prices competitive in the market area.
Attend meetings and seminars and participate in continuing education.
Fill displays and work in the sales area.
Unload trucks, check in deliveries, and put products in appropriate storage areas.
Perform departmental duties, assist in other store areas as needed, and complete other job-related duties and projects.
Assist the department manager with instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning others’ work; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; addressing employee problems; and selecting new employees.