Meat Lead

SpartanNash•Zeeland, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that distributes grocery and household goods and operates grocery stores, pharmacies, and fuel centers. The Meat Lead assists with leading day-to-day retail department operations, ensuring associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, company standards are met, and goals and key performance indicators are achieved. The role includes cutting and preparing meats to company and department standards, and helping ensure the work shift supports the store’s financial interests. The Meat Lead helps manage department inventory, product freshness and quality, receiving, stocking, production, scheduling, labor, and associate development. The role also supports execution of company plans and sales programs, maintains department presentation, and helps ensure food safety and general safety requirements are followed throughout the store. The position is located at 9479 Riley St, Suite 100, Zeeland, Michigan 49464. Travel requirements vary by assignment. SpartanNash is an equal opportunity employer and does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
Basic mathematical skills.
Detail oriented.
Basic computer skills, including email and spreadsheets.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.

Nice To Haves

Suggestive selling skills and product knowledge are preferred.

Responsibilities

Order and maintain department inventory, using inventory control procedures to ensure product freshness and quality.
Cut and weigh steaks, chops, and other meats for individual servings, preparing products according to company and department standards.
Review received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition, and ensure products are stored in appropriate areas.
Assist the Department Manager in overseeing stocking, production, and other tasks, including quality, production planning, accuracy, date-sensitive rotation, and handling spoiled or damaged products according to guidelines.
Maintain familiarity with products in the department and throughout the store, including advertised items, special prices, coupon deals, and sales and rewards program features.
Communicate and execute the weekly and period Flight Plan according to company expectations and timelines.
Use required tools and software to manage scheduling according to forecasted guidelines.
Assist the Department Manager with work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and department payroll expense.
Implement Our Winning Recipe and model company core values and competencies.
Manage department staffing, training, performance management, and associate career development.
Develop and monitor department forecasts as required.
Attend and participate in daily huddles.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department by following structure-of-the-day guidelines and executing Prime Time standards.
Ensure food safety and general safety guidelines and requirements are maintained throughout the store, taking immediate corrective action when they are not followed.
Develop and implement a plan to meet company goals and key performance indicators.
Follow PPE and safety guidelines, food safety and cleaning expectations, and Guest Experience Guidelines.
Perform tasks in other departments when assigned based on customer experience needs.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.