Meat Lead - Town & Country Markets, Inc.
Shoreline, WA 98133
About the Job
This position does require previous Meat Cutting experience. You must currently have a meat cutting license.
WHO WE ARE
T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community.
WHO YOU ARE
You are genuine and authentic in your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food!
WHAT WE OFFER (IN ADDITION TO BEING A FUN PLACE TO WORK)
We have a highly competitive benefits package ($5-$19 weekly medical premiums), vacation/sick time, paid holidays, premium pay rates, an Employee Assistance Program, a discount on virtually everything in our markets, 401(k) plans, profit-sharing and a pension, scholarship program and an employee referral bonus program.Whoa! That’s a lot of great stuff!
THE SMALL PRINT WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF
T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we’d love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING . . .:- Support and assist leadership in the needs of the department
- Provides excellent customer service
- Oversees the seafood and meat department in the absence of the managers
- Procures of product - best quality & price
- Develops creative & aggressive merchandising plans
- Orders & manages all supplies & products
- Trains & works with staff to ensure quality & standards set by leadership
- Supports department sales & labor budget, grosses, and reports
- Ensures proper merchandising & signage on all products
- Keeps the POS department updated on scannable price changes
- Develops & maintains vendor relationships
- Role models’ attitude of service to staff and customers
- Manages, maintains and tracks shrink & inventory
- Stays current with industry trends, standards and changes
- Stays current with all training including online training and professional development opportunities
- Maintains department cleanliness, product freshness, & variety
- Ensures the dissemination & adherence to all company policies
- Adheres to proper waste management and recycling procedures
- Maintains adherence to all security & safety policies
- Operates within the Company’s Core Values and Company Brand
- Must be a Journeyperson Meat Cutter
- Interest and enthusiasm for meat/cooking
- Excellent customer service skills
- Flexibility to work mornings/afternoons/evenings/weekends/holidays
- Demonstrates self-discipline and accountability
- Must be accurate and detail-oriented
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and trust with a diverse group of staff, customers and vendors
- Expertise in selling and merchandising creatively
- Must possess intermediate computer skills including MS Office
- Ability to have full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, & reaching) and excellent manual dexterity
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Must possess a strong desire to work hard, be enthusiastic, participate in achieving management goals, and lead by example
- Willingness to take calculated risks to maximize sales
- Exemplifies health department standards
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. regularly
- Must be 18 years or older