Assistant Meat Manager

We are actively seeking an Assistant Meat Manager for our store located in Port Washington , NY! At Uncle Giuseppe's our butchers cut meat the old fashioned way. Working directly with the Meat Manager, this new team member will be responsible for cutting all types of meat, trimming/cutting, preparing orders, managing staff, assisting with scheduling and inventory control. Individual must have in depth knowledge of all butchering tools with expertise using the bandsaw.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for cutting all types of meat using all kitchen tools and equipment including a band saw and deboning knives

• Receive and unload incoming shipments and price product to ensure product quality, protection and rotation in cases and refrigerators

• Control department expenses by enhancing operations, meet budgeted goals and control shrinkage

• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards mandated by state, federal and OSHA regulations

• Ensure associates run equipment safely

• Comply with state, local and government weight, measures and labeling

• Welcome and receive orders from customers

• Other duties and functions as assigned

Requirements

• HS Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a meat department in a grocery store environment
• Must have advanced butchering skills using butchering tools including a bandsaw
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Exceptional knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
• Proficient with food safety and sanitation requirements
• Self motivated with the drive to work with limited supervision
• Ability to hire, train and develop a team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!

Working Conditions

• Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
• May require lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.
• Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.
• There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents.