Meat Manager

Albertsons Companies•Lake Charles, LA

13d

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

Responsibilities

Maintain an enthusiastic, customer‑focused environment with an emphasis on fast and friendly service.
Assist customers with product suggestions, special orders, and food preparation ideas.
Engage in suggestive selling and other sales techniques via phone, intercom, and direct customer interaction.
Plan daily operations and monitor production processes in alignment with company procedures and profitability goals.
Trim, cut, wrap, tray, and display meat products.
Build and maintain meat and seafood displays; rotate stock and remove outdated or spoiled items.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the work area and department.
Implement effective promotional and seasonal displays.
Operate and maintain meat coolers, freezers, and butcher block equipment.
Follow and uphold department standards for handling quick‑sale items.
Conduct cutting tests to monitor product profitability.
Ensure trim specifications, cutting standards, and temperature requirements are met throughout preparation, display, and storage.
Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to department employees.
Monitor employee productivity and evaluate performance.
Ensure adequate staffing levels to maintain service standards.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all department roles and assist with cutting, grinding, and wrapping fresh meat products.
Understand and execute opening and closing procedures.
Train employees on store policies, sales procedures, and record‑keeping requirements.
Identify and develop employees with potential for advancement.
Apply company policies and guidelines as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Conduct personnel actions including interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary measures.
Prepare sales and inventory reports; conduct physical inventory every four weeks.
Control inventory to ensure adequate quantity, quality, and freshness.
Maintain inventory levels according to division directives; stock and rotate product; organize meat cooler.
Manage shrink and cost controls.
Apply correct product preparation techniques.
Complete and maintain required paperwork, including daily log sheets, Production Charts, Meat Grinding Logs, and Sales and Labor reports.
Safely operate equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, scissors, knives, safety cutters, grinders, saws, saw blades, and cubers.
Perform receiving duties including breaking down loads, verifying orders, inspecting product quality, reporting shortages, stocking, and rotating product.
Follow temperature, storage, and packaging guidelines.
Process administrative paperwork and maintain accurate department records.