Assistant Meat Manager
Job in
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, 95828, USA
Listing for:
Natural Foods Cooperative, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
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Retail
Retail & Store Manager
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Management
Retail & Store Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Meat Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of Meat operations in the absence of and per the direction of the Meat Manager. The Assistant Meat Manager ensures accurate and efficient filling of customer requests, attractive and full displays, and consistently phenomenal customer service. This position upholds management best practices, develops and mentors department personnel, adheres to labor and food safety guidelines, and ensures others maintain compliance with policy and procedures by establishing clear expectations in a manner that upholds the values of Sacramento Natural Foods Co‑op and the cooperative identity.
DEPARTMENT
Meat FLSA STATUS Non‑exempt REPORTS TO Meat Manager SUPERVISES Meat Clerks
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Uphold all Co‑op policies, procedures, and expectations.Customer ExperienceUnder the direction of the Meat Manager, ensure the department operates effectively and efficiently; facilitate day‑to‑day operation and guarantee performance standards are met and that employees consistently work towards their ideal and peak performance.Exceed our customers’ expectations for service and provide a welcoming environment for all people and all diverse backgrounds, in accordance with the Co‑op’s customer service standards.Model, provide, and ensure customers receive prompt, friendly, and courteous services in a professional manner that markets our cooperative advantage.Maintain a calm and friendly demeanor with all customers and in all situations.Monitor and ensure that staff keep work areas neat, clean, and orderly.Department OperationsStock Meat following proper guidelines for merchandising, rotation, sanitation, pricing, mechanizing, and organic quality standards.Follow proper procedures for opening and closing.Order products following proper procedures as directed by the supervisor.Take special orders from customers.Maintain a working knowledge of Meat vendors and their products, including how these suppliers meet our organic quality standards.Maintain a working knowledge of department delivery schedules.Receive orders, weigh in product, inspect for quality, record date received, and fill out receiving reports and other paperwork as needed.Organize and maintain the cleanliness of the walk‑in cooler and all work areas, rotating product and noting products that need to be ordered.Take customer orders over the counter, help customers make selections, and suggest uses for products to customers.Process customer orders following proper procedures for preparing and packaging products.Maintain department sanitation standards following proper Good Organic Retailing Procedures (GORP) for cleaning utensils, counters, sinks, cutting surfaces, walls, and floors.Managerial DutiesIn collaboration with the Meat Manager, create, develop, communicate, implement, audit, and evaluate operating standards and procedures, and make adjustments as needed.Know and adhere to all aspects of the Employee Handbook, current policies and procedures, safety programs, and collective bargaining agreements.Establish clear expectations for direct reports and support direct reports to ensure expectations are exceeded.Delegate and assign tasks for department personnel as needed and ensure tasks are completed.Provide adequate and timely communication with the Meat Manager regarding problems/concerns, opportunities, recognition, and other matters of importance.Supervise work performance and conduct of personnel and support the Co‑op’s performance management practices in accordance with Co‑op policies, procedures, labor, and legal guidelines.Model behaviors that support the values of the Co‑op, through supportive and participatory leadership, promoting cooperation, team building, and motivating employees to achieve goals.Immediately address and report concerns with employee behaviors or work performance to the Meat Manager and support them in investigating and addressing the concern appropriately.Monitor and help ensure that Meat staff are properly attired, including chef coat, hat, and nametag, and are mentally and physically…
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