Plan, organize, train and direct Meat department associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop maximum customer relations through friendliness and courtesy and implementation of all company policies. Be alert and assist in store security. Be perceptive and handle customer complaints. * Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained. Train and follow up with Meat department associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures. * Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise. * Provide input on department budgets, goals and results. * Train and develop all Meat department employees, insuring that proper emphasis on customer courtesy and productivity is developed and that the technical skills learned are properly utilized. * Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. * Make recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring and evaluating of all meat department associates. * Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner. * Demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads. * Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports. * Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment. * Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner. * Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information. * Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues. * Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults. * Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment. * Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner. * Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information. * Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues. * Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults. * Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. QUALIFICATIONS *Minimum* * Willing to work weekends and holidays. * Effective written and oral communication skills. * Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly. * Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers. * Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to preparation and sale of products. * Understanding of all key components of department operations. * Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling. *Desired* * Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, food handling. * Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation. * Past work record reflects dependability and integrity. $30.93 - $30.93 per hour