F/T Meat Lead - 432 Mountain View

Chedraui USA•Mountain View, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Lead is responsible for consistent, timely implementation of company meat sales and merchandising programs, and for maintaining freshness, quality, and cleanliness standards throughout operating hours, including weekends. The role reports to the Store Manager and works with the store management team, particularly the Meat Merchandising Manager, to ensure the department is properly staffed and trained. Performance is measured using financial reports, including sales, gross margin, shrink control, and maintenance of standards. The position provides hands-on training to Meat Department associates in product display, production rotation, and ordering. It assesses incoming product quality and the condition of displays and fixtures, escalating issues to the Meat Merchandising Manager or District Merchandiser. The Meat Lead sets up the meat case, follows company merchandising programs, and orders quantities from fresh meat vendors based on the marketing plan, seasonality, customer mix, and historical store performance. Candidates may also be asked to operate meat saws, grinders, and wrapping equipment.

Requirements

At least three years of related store operations experience.
Successful completion of S&F Perishables classes is required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to use company-mandated order guides.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers and company associates.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, and climb or balance as required.
Ability to skillfully use a knife in preparing products for sale.
Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 45 pounds frequently, and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
Required vision abilities include close vision, adjusting focus, and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

Retail Management Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

Implement company meat sales and merchandising programs consistently and on time.
Maintain freshness, quality, and cleanliness standards during all hours of operation, including weekends.
Work with store management, particularly the Meat Merchandising Manager, to ensure the department is properly staffed and trained.
Provide hands-on associate training in product display techniques, production rotation, and proper ordering.
Assess incoming product quality and follow up with the Meat Merchandising Manager or District Merchandiser when it does not meet company standards.
Assess in-store displays and fixtures and follow up with the Meat Merchandising Manager or District Merchandiser when they do not meet company standards.
Set up the meat case and ensure adherence to company meat merchandising programs.
Order fresh meat from vendors based on the company marketing plan, seasonality, customer mix, and historical store performance.
Operate meat saws, grinders, and wrapping equipment if asked.
Use financial reports, including sales, gross margin, and shrink control, to measure performance and maintain standards.