Meat Dept Manager-Alexandria

Meat Department Manager

This is a union position, bonus eligible.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MEAT MANAGER:
The Meat Manager ensures the day‑to‑day operations and sales of the meat department run smoothly. The role involves supervising, training, and scheduling staff, cutting, trimming, and preparing high‑quality meats, and delivering excellent customer service to earn customer loyalty.

• Provide high‑quality customer service in accordance with Safeway’s customer service standards.
• Oversee operations and staffing of the Meat Department.
• Apply and enforce company policies and procedures, including those regarding food, employee and customer safety.
• Review reports and identify successes and opportunities.
• Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to meat cutters and meat clerks.
• Follow division guidelines for implementation of the merchandising program.
• Perform monthly inventory of sales floor and backroom.
• Maintain accurate inventory and record keeping.
• Suggest changes to inventory and pricing.
• Write meat orders for the department.
• Check meat deliveries for accuracy and quality.
• Cull meat cases daily per division guidelines.
• Inspect displayed products for expired dates and remove them for distress.
• Follow division markdown program.
• Safely use grinder, tenderizer, saw, and knives to cut, trim, and prepare meat products.
• Perform and comply with internal and regulatory requirements regarding food safety (such as daily temperature/tare log checks).
• Make signs for displays as needed and ensure pricing integrity.
• Takes special orders from customers and provides special cuts.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.

• Knowledge of and ability to process different cuts of meat (must pass a Block Test).
• Previous experience as a meat wrapper/clerk, meat cutter.
• Prior department operations and staff management experience.
• Ability to operate saws, grinders, and other meat processing machinery.
• Ability to use computer to check for communications, bulletins and access reports.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, and read, retain and comprehend guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to the position.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a large team.
• Self‑motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Safeway products and share that knowledge with Safeway customers.
• Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis.
• Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards.

The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:

• Seldom: 1‑2 hours, Occasional: 3‑4 hours, Frequent: 5‑6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8‑hour work day.)
• * Squat/Kneel:
  Seldom
  * Bend/Stoop:
  Occasional
  * Lift/Carry:
  Continuous 1‑35 lbs.
  * Push/Pull:
  Occasional 1‑35 lbs.
  * Twist/Turn:
  Occasional
  * Grip/Grasp:
  Continuous
  * Reach:
  Seldom
  * Stand/Walk:
  Continuous
• Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above.

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more).
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits.
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve.

ACI Values.