Meat Manager  

Job Description 

Reports To: Store Director  

Position Type: Hourly, Bonus Eligible 

Location: Retail Stores  

Department: Meat  

Date: May 2023 

 

About the Intermountain Division  

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued.  Bring your energy and unique perspective to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our communities.   

 

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As a Meat Manager, no one day is ever the same. This position allows you to be a cut above the rest by ensuring the day-to-day operations and sales of our meat department run smoothly. To be successful in this position, our Meat Manager is interested in our people (supervising, training, and scheduling), our products (cutting, trimming, and preparing our delicious high-quality meats), and delivering customer service to earn the loyalty of the customers we serve. If this sounds like you, we invite you to join our team today!  

 

PHYSICAL AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company’s customer service standards.  

• Oversee operations and staffing of the Meat Department.  

• Apply and enforce company policies and procedures, including those regarding food, employee, and customer safety.  

• Review reports and identify successes and opportunities.  

• Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to meat cutters and meat clerks.  

• Follow division guidelines for implementation of the merchandising program.  

• Perform monthly inventory of sales floor and backroom.  

PHYSICAL AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (continued): 

• Maintain accurate inventory and record keeping.  

• Suggest changes to inventory and pricing.  

• Write meat orders for department.  

• Check meat deliveries for accuracy and quality.  

• Culls meat cases daily per division guidelines.  

• Inspects displayed products for expired dates and removes them for distress.  

• Follow division markdown program.  

• Safely use grinder, tenderizer, saw, and knives to cut, trim, and prepare meat products.  

• Perform and comply with internal and regulatory requirements regarding food safety (such as: daily temp /tare log checks).  

• Make signs for displays as needed and ensure pricing integrity.  

• Takes special orders from customers and provides special cuts.  

• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.  

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS  

The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory, and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential job functions of this position:  

• Knowledge of and ability to process different cuts of meat  

• Previous experience as a meat wrapper/clerk, meat cutter  

• Prior department operations and staff management experience  

• Ability to operate saws, grinders, and other meat processing machinery  

• Ability to use computer to check for communications, bulletins, and access reports  

• Excellent customer service skills  

• Ability to understand and follow instructions, and ability to read, retain and comprehend guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to the position  

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment  

• Ability to work independently as well as within a large team  

• Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Albertsons Safeway products and share that knowledge with our customers  

• Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. (Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis)  

• Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards  

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position: **  

Seldom: 1-2 hours, Occasional: 3-4 hours, Frequent: 5-6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8-hour workday.)  

• Squat/Kneel: Seldom  

• Bend/Stoop: Occasional  

• Lift/Carry: Continuous 1-35 lbs.  

• Push/Pull: Occasional 1-35 lbs.  

• Twist/Turn: Occasional  

• Grip/Grasp: Continuous  

• Reach: Seldom  

• Stand/Walk: Continuous  

 

Job duties and responsibilities: may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above.  

 

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US  

Albertsons Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service every day.  

We provide a variety of benefits including:  

• Great pay  

• Flexible schedule  

• Training  

• Opportunities for career development  

• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees  

• Leisure time activity discounts  

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment with varying temperatures 

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above. 

 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

 

** The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.