Assistant Meat & Seafood Manager

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in managing department inventory, in-stock position, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to company standards.
• Assist in the development of SOP’s, Merchandising Plans, Training and Staff development.
• Assists with planning, ordering and processing meat & seafood according to Common Markets standards to maximize sales and gross profit.
• Assists with correct ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of merchandise and displays. 
• Plans promotions in coordination with M&S Manager and Category team and ensure promotional signage is accurate, up to date, and follows the coop’s established format.
• Ensures the meat cases are well-stocked with fresh, high-quality meat & seafood products for our customers. 
• Ensures inventory and supplies are adequate for daily demand, projected high sales days, and special events.
• Assist with ensuring displays and coolers are regularly monitored for temperatures and items are replenished and rotated according to quality standards (i.e. dates) set in the department.
• Assists with the protection of store assets by participating in periodic inventory, following established security practices/policies, and handling injuries/incidents to minimize store liability.
• Ensures accurate up-to-date records of cost of preparing all items, as well as, accurate and up-to-date labeling.
• Consistently reviews goals for sales, margin, and labor and makes suggestions for improvements to Manager.
• Assist with scheduling of Meat & Seafood Department staff, filling gaps in coverage caused by unscheduled absences or tardiness, and communicating changes.  
• Facilitate staff break schedule during shift.
• Provide frequent feedback to the Manager regarding scheduling and conduct and performance issues.
• Participates in and contributes to monthly department meetings.
• Follows Health Department Regulations and department sanitation and safety procedures.
• Provides attentive, timely, and friendly service to all internal and external customers at all times. 
• Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the co-op.
• Answers customer questions knowledgeably. 
• Handles product conscientiously, cognizant of preventing shrink. 
• Follows established procedures for product rotation, including recording shrink in the log.
• Replenishes product quickly, maintaining display shelves with product.
• Follows Health Department Regulations and department sanitation and safety procedures.
• Others duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• High School Diploma or equivalent education or experience. 
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in purchasing or merchandising. 
• A minimum of one (1) year’s experience in a retail environment.  
• A minimum of one (1) year’s experience and familiarity with natural foods strongly preferred.
• Supports the co-op’s core values and aligns with the Co-op Code of Conduct.
• Adapts readily based on evolving co-op needs or in response to feedback.
• Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations. 
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with food scales preferred. 

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Flexibility to work any shift, including mornings, middays, evenings, weekends.
• Must wear closed-toe, skid-resistant shoes; a head covering (hat, bandanna, etc.); butcher’s jacket; and long pants.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including a refrigerated room kept at 40°F. 
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods at a time. 
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and climb.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Reliable access to transportation.