Meat Lead - Store

Meat Lead – Store #17
• Full‑Time, Northgate Market

Join the Northgate Family as a Meat Lead in our flagship store located in Anaheim, CA. We are a full‑service supermarket with a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria, prepared foods and a vibrant selection of Latin American groceries. We seek enthusiastic, customer‑focused leaders who thrive in a team environment and want to grow with us.

Since opening in 1980, we have expanded to more than 40 stores across Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and the Inland Empire. Our culture focuses on positivity, belonging, and meaningful work for our associates. We offer flexible schedules, growth opportunities and a 20% discount for you and a household member on most purchases.

• Ensure all associates receive training in store procedures and functions.
• Maintain a positive work environment and treat all associates fairly.
• Model company values and superior customer service.
• Meet department Voice of the Customer / SMG standards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, coach, and develop associates to achieve store and company goals.
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct timely performance evaluations and compensation reviews.

• Comply with all local, state and federal regulations (e.g., weight & measures, COOL).
• Follow receiving procedures to ensure product quality and rotation.
• Accurately record inventory levels to maximize sales and profit.
• Enforce merchandising standards and control loss tracking.
• Manage vendor relationships to maintain service and inventory levels.
• Ensure accurate retail pricing on scale labels and price tags.
• Maintain inventory control for product freshness, quality and ROI.
• Control utilities use and manage supplies inventory and expenses.
• Lead proper cleaning routines at shift end in accordance with company procedures.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Execute department programs to meet customer service, productivity and meat case presentation targets.
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards per health regulations.
• Implement merchandising plans (schematics, new items, promotions).
• Ensure all meat cuts are properly trimmed and displayed.
• Require associates to use correct PLU codes for product trays per regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Inspect and maintain equipment, reporting maintenance issues promptly.
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in store safety committee.
• Report safety violations requiring disciplinary action.
• Meet Northgate and county safety standards for food handling.
• Conduct daily safety observations.
• Train on all departmental safety regulations and Axonify participation.
• Adhere to recipe guideline training.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of meat department operations experience required.
• Current meat cutter position required.
• Must be able to relocate within 20 miles of store location.

• Food Handlers Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Sexual Harassment Prevention / Respect Values Training / Boss to Coach / Leading Through People
• Issue‑Free Training
• Meat Cutter Certification
• Safety Leadership Training

• Ability to calculate discounts, gross margins, markup, percentages, ratios, and volumes; apply basic algebra.
• Verify vendor invoice charges and counts; complete required accounting reports.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Fluent English to provide high‑level customer service.

• Regularly sit, stand and use hands for handling, finger or feel tasks.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 80 pounds.
• Climb ladders to retrieve overhead items and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Disassemble and clean meat department equipment.
• Work continuously in refrigerated environments; endure temperatures as low as 20°F for up to 40 minutes (with breaks).
• Moderate to high noise levels during compressor or power tool use.

The duties, responsibilities and qualifications listed above are not exhaustive. The Employer reserves the right to revise this description and require employees to perform additional tasks as business needs change.

Northgate Markets is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Northgate Markets will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Ban the Box Law).