Assistant Meat Manager

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Purpose

Assists the Meat Manager in overseeing all aspects of meat department operations, including customer service, merchandising, production, inventory management, food safety, labor utilization, and associate development. Supports department goals by maintaining high standards of product quality, freshness, profitability, and operational excellence. Assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Meat Manager.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Assist in supervising, training, coaching, and developing meat department associates.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Support scheduling and labor planning to meet department needs.
• Monitor associate performance and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Serve as acting department manager in the absence of the Meat Manager.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure customer concerns are resolved promptly and professionally.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, and special orders.
• Ensure associates provide knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient service.
• Promote customer loyalty through outstanding service and product quality.

Merchandising & Sales

• Assist with merchandising plans, promotional displays, and seasonal programs.
• Maintain attractive, fully stocked service cases and self-service displays.
• Ensure product pricing, signage, and merchandising standards are executed properly.
• Monitor sales performance and assist with implementing strategies to increase department sales.

Product Quality & Production

• Ensure all meat products meet company standards for freshness, quality, and presentation.
• Assist in managing meat cutting, packaging, grinding, and value-added production activities.
• Monitor product rotation and code dating to maintain freshness and minimize shrink.
• Verify proper handling and storage of all products.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Ensure proper temperature controls, storage procedures, and product handling practices.
• Conduct routine inspections and address food safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe department environment.

Inventory & Financial Management

• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, and invoice reconciliation.
• Monitor department shrink and implement strategies to reduce waste and loss.
• Support achievement of department sales, gross profit, labor, and productivity goals.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing out-of-stock conditions.

Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in completing department audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Support company initiatives, programs, and process improvements.
• Maintain required department records and documentation.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• 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

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

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.

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