Meat Lead - 413 Highland Park

Chedraui USA • Highland Park, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Lead reports to the Store Manager and is responsible for the consistent and timely implementation of company meat sales and merchandising programs, and the maintenance of high standards of freshness/quality and cleanliness, during all hours of operation including weekends. They will work closely with the store management team, particularly the Meat Merchandising Manager, to insure that the meat department is properly staffed and trained. Performance will be measured through financial reports including sales, gross margin, shrink control, and maintenance of standards. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Provides hands-on training for associates assigned to the Meat Department in areas such as; product display techniques, production rotation, and proper ordering. Assess the quality of incoming product and follows up with Meat Merchandising Manager or District Merchandiser if quality does not meet Company standards. Assesses the condition of in-store displays/fixtures and if not up to company standard, follow up with Meat Merchandising Manager or District Merchandiser. Sets up the meat case and ensures adherence with Company Meat merchandising programs. Able to order product quantities from various fresh meat vendors based upon the company 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 related store operations experience.
• Successful completion of the S&F Perishables class is also required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to utilize any company mandated order guides.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and Company associates.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear.
• Regularly required to skillfully use a knife in the further preparation of produce products for sale.
• Frequently required to walk and climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to stand and taste or smell.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

• Retail Management Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on training for associates assigned to the Meat Department in areas such as; product display techniques, production rotation, and proper ordering.
• Assess the quality of incoming product and follows up with Meat Merchandising Manager or District Merchandiser if quality does not meet Company standards.
• Assesses the condition of in-store displays/fixtures and if not up to company standard, follow up with Meat Merchandising Manager or District Merchandiser.
• Sets up the meat case and ensures adherence with Company Meat merchandising programs.
• Able to order product quantities from various fresh meat vendors based upon the company marketing plan, seasonality, customer mix, and historical store performance.
• Operate meat saws, grinders, and wrapping equipment.

What This Job Offers

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